GSD-2022-1005150 can: j1939: j1939_session_destroy(): fix memory leak of skbs

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A memory leak in the Linux kernel CAN J1939 protocol implementation can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1005150?

GSD-2022-1005150 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022.

Official description

can: j1939: j1939_session_destroy(): fix memory leak of skbs

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 v5.19.4 by commit a0278dbeaaf7ca60346c62a9add65ae7d62564de, it was introduced in version v5.4 by commit 9d71dd0c70099914fcd063135da3c580865e924c. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005150?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005150?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005150 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-2022-1005150 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005150 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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