GSD-2022-1007729 nvmet: fix a memory leak in nvmet_auth_set_key
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel nvmet authentication module can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007729?
GSD-2022-1007729 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
nvmet: fix a memory leak in nvmet_auth_set_key
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 v6.0.10 by commit 65710ea51d4a185592c7b14c9e33d0c4a364f074, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit db1312dd95488b5e6ff362ff66fcf953a46b1821. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007729?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007729?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007729 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-2022-1007729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007729 in the wild and no public exploit code.