GSD-2022-1005407 openvswitch: fix memory leak at failed datapath creation
A memory leak in the Open vSwitch datapath creation path allows local attackers to cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005407?
GSD-2022-1005407 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
openvswitch: fix memory leak at failed datapath creation
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 v5.15.66 by commit ca54b2bfaab385778e55a9fd33f6c31e7f743b48, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit b83d23a2a38b1770da0491257ae81d52307f7816. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005407?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005407?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005407 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-2022-1005407 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005407 in the wild and no public exploit code.