GSD-2022-1008120 net: dsa: Fix possible memory leaks in dsa_loop_init()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel DSA loop driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- 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-2022-1008120?
GSD-2022-1008120 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
net: dsa: Fix possible memory leaks in dsa_loop_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 v5.10.154 by commit 37a098fc9b42bd7fce66764866aa514639667b6e, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 98cd1552ea27e512c7e99e2aa76042a26e4fb25c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008120?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008120?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008120 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-2022-1008120 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008120 in the wild and no public exploit code.