GSD-2022-1006724 HSI: ssi_protocol: fix potential resource leak in ssip_pn_open()
A potential resource leak in the Linux kernel's SSI protocol driver could lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006724?
GSD-2022-1006724 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022.
Official description
HSI: ssi_protocol: fix potential resource leak in ssip_pn_open()
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 e78b45b3eeee1cec77c794fcbf0512537c20b1dc. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006724?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006724?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006724 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-2022-1006724 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006724 in the wild and no public exploit code.