GSD-2023-1000081 sctp: fix memory leak in sctp_stream_outq_migrate()
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel SCTP implementation allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via resource exhaustion.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000081?
GSD-2023-1000081 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
sctp: fix memory leak in sctp_stream_outq_migrate()
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 v6.0.12 by commit fa20f88271259d42ebe66f0a8c4c20199e888c99, it was introduced in version v4.15 by commit 637784ade221a3c8a7ecd0f583eddd95d6276b9a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000081?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000081?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000081 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-2023-1000081 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000081 in the wild and no public exploit code.