GSD-2022-1003524 netfilter: nf_tables: memleak flow rule from commit path

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A memory leak in the Linux kernel netfilter subsystem allows local attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting memory.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1003524?

GSD-2022-1003524 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

netfilter: nf_tables: memleak flow rule from commit path

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 v5.10.122 by commit 330c0c6cd2150a2d7f47af16aa590078b0d2f736, it was introduced in version v5.3 by commit c9626a2cbdb20e26587b3fad99960520a023432b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003524?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003524?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003524 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is GSD-2022-1003524 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003524 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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