GSD-2022-1006721 staging: rtl8723bs: fix potential memory leak in rtw_init_drv_sw()
A memory leak in the rtl8723bs Wi-Fi driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006721?
GSD-2022-1006721 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
staging: rtl8723bs: fix potential memory leak in rtw_init_drv_sw()
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 v6.0.3 by commit d95d1526d9f06978c1a7186810a5490d72c62742. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006721?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006721?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006721 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-2022-1006721 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006721 in the wild and no public exploit code.