GSD-2022-1008289 net/x25: Fix skb leak in x25_lapb_receive_frame()

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A memory leak in the Linux kernel X.25 protocol handler allows attackers to cause a denial of service by exhausting system memory.

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-2022-1008289?

GSD-2022-1008289 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/x25: Fix skb leak in x25_lapb_receive_frame()

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 v4.14.300 by commit dfcfbe4f2e4b2c81cff4e79b48502d97fda73118, it was introduced in version v3.1 by commit cb101ed2c3c7c0224d16953fe77bfb9d6c2cb9df. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008289?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1008289?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008289 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-2022-1008289 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008289 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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