GSD-2022-1005719 net/sched: fix netdevice reference leaks in attach_default_qdiscs()

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A reference leak in the Linux kernel network scheduler can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service for local attackers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1005719?

GSD-2022-1005719 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

net/sched: fix netdevice reference leaks in attach_default_qdiscs()

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 v5.10.142 by commit 44dfa645895a56f65461249deb5b81cd16560e2a, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit bf6dba76d278d296b385b436d3ac7de56c190d44. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005719?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005719?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005719 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-2022-1005719 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005719 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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