GSD-2022-1006845 af_unix: Fix memory leaks of the whole sk due to OOB skb.
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's af_unix module allows local attackers to cause denial of service via out-of-bounds skb handling.
- 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-2022-1006845?
GSD-2022-1006845 is a memory corruption 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
af_unix: Fix memory leaks of the whole sk due to OOB skb.
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 2f415ad33bc1a729fb1050141921b5a9ec4e062c, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 314001f0bf927015e459c9d387d62a231fe93af3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006845?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006845?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006845 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-2022-1006845 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006845 in the wild and no public exploit code.