GSD-2022-1008269 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-2022-1008269?
GSD-2022-1008269 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 v4.19.265 by commit d593e1ede655b74c42e4e4fe285ea64aee96fb5c, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 98cd1552ea27e512c7e99e2aa76042a26e4fb25c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008269?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008269?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008269 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-2022-1008269 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008269 in the wild and no public exploit code.