# GSD-2022-1001835: bpf, sockmap: Fix memleak in sk_psock_queue_msg

> A memory leak in the Linux kernel's sockmap implementation can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 24 Apr 2022

## What is GSD-2022-1001835?

GSD-2022-1001835 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

bpf, sockmap: Fix memleak in sk_psock_queue_msg

This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.33 by commit ef9785f429794567792561a584901faa9291d3ee, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 9635720b7c88592214562cb72605bdab6708006c. For more details please see the references link.

## Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001835?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `Kernel` | Linux | All versions | None |

## How do I fix GSD-2022-1001835?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001835 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is GSD-2022-1001835 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001835 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GSD-2022-1001835 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GSD-2022-1001835 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001835 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- Kernel (Linux): affected all versions; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2022-1001835/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2022-1001835/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2022-1001835

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Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.