GSD-2022-1004608 RDMA/cm: Fix memory leak in ib_cm_insert_listen
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel RDMA connection manager allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via resource exhaustion.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004608?
GSD-2022-1004608 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
RDMA/cm: Fix memory leak in ib_cm_insert_listen
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 v5.10.129 by commit b0cab8b517aeaf2592c3479294f934209c41a26f, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 98f67156a80f37db70ec64787020b1f9bc8aea8c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004608?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004608?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004608 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1004608 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004608 in the wild and no public exploit code.