GSD-2022-1004162 net: sfp: fix memory leak in sfp_probe()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel SFP probe function can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004162?
GSD-2022-1004162 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: sfp: fix memory leak in sfp_probe()
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 v5.18.13 by commit f22ddc8a5278d7fb6369a0aeb0d8775a0aefaaee. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004162?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004162?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004162 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-2022-1004162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004162 in the wild and no public exploit code.