GSD-2022-1004860 net: tipc: fix possible refcount leak in tipc_sk_create()
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel TIPC module can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004860?
GSD-2022-1004860 is a denial of service 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: tipc: fix possible refcount leak in tipc_sk_create()
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 v4.14.289 by commit 7bc9e7f70bc57d8f02ffea2a42094281effb15ef. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004860?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004860?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004860 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-2022-1004860 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004860 in the wild and no public exploit code.