GSD-2023-1000952 SUNRPC: Don't leak netobj memory when gss_read_proxy_verf() fails

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A memory leak in the Linux Kernel SUNRPC module allows attackers to cause denial of service by triggering a failure in gss_read_proxy_verf.

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-2023-1000952?

GSD-2023-1000952 is a memory corruption 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

SUNRPC: Don't leak netobj memory when gss_read_proxy_verf() fails

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 v5.15.87 by commit d01fa993eb7fbc305f0a9c3e8bfac6513efc13b6, it was introduced in version v3.10 by commit 030d794bf49855f5e2a9e8dfbfad34211d1eb08b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000952?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000952?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000952 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-2023-1000952 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000952 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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