GSD-2022-1008319 mISDN: fix possible memory leak in mISDN_register_device()
A memory leak in the mISDN kernel driver could lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008319?
GSD-2022-1008319 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022.
Official description
mISDN: fix possible memory leak in mISDN_register_device()
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 v4.14.299 by commit 080aabfb29b2ee9cbb8894a1d039651943d3773e, it was introduced in version v2.6.30 by commit 1fa5ae857bb14f6046205171d98506d8112dd74e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008319?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008319?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008319 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-2022-1008319 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008319 in the wild and no public exploit code.