GSD-2022-1005582 RDMA/rxe: Fix error unwind in rxe_create_qp()

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A memory corruption flaw in the Linux Kernel RDMA subsystem allows local attackers to cause denial of service or potentially escalate privileges.

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-2022-1005582?

GSD-2022-1005582 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

RDMA/rxe: Fix error unwind in rxe_create_qp()

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 v5.15.61 by commit 2ceeb04252e621c0b128ecc8fedbca922d11adba, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit 8700e3e7c4857d28ebaa824509934556da0b3e76. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005582?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005582?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005582 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-2022-1005582 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005582 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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