GSD-2022-1007985 net/smc: Fix possible leaked pernet namespace in smc_init()
A resource leak in the Linux Kernel SMC module can lead to memory exhaustion and denial of service, requiring kernel patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007985?
GSD-2022-1007985 is a denial of service 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
net/smc: Fix possible leaked pernet namespace in smc_init()
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 v5.15.78 by commit 61defd6450a9ef4a1487090449999b0fd83518ef, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 194730a9beb52d2b030ea45e12d94868d4a0e6fd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007985?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007985?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007985 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-2022-1007985 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007985 in the wild and no public exploit code.