GSD-2022-1006985 scsi: lpfc: Fix memory leak in lpfc_create_port()
A memory leak in the lpfc 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-2022-1006985?
GSD-2022-1006985 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
scsi: lpfc: Fix memory leak in lpfc_create_port()
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 v5.15.76 by commit 9749595feb33a1a2b848800192224ffeed5346b4, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 5e633302ace1f61f8ea5a3ce21e19a4d79126cca. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006985?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006985?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006985 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-2022-1006985 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006985 in the wild and no public exploit code.