GSD-2022-1007661 bnx2x: fix potential memory leak in bnx2x_tpa_stop()
A memory leak in the bnx2x network 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
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007661?
GSD-2022-1007661 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
bnx2x: fix potential memory leak in bnx2x_tpa_stop()
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 v4.9.331 by commit 9ec3f783f08b57a861700fdf4d3d8f3cfb68f471, it was introduced in version v3.16 by commit 07b0f00964def8af9321cfd6c4a7e84f6362f728. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007661?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007661?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007661 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-2022-1007661 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007661 in the wild and no public exploit code.