GSD-2023-1001038 net: stream: purge sk_error_queue in sk_stream_kill_queues()
A memory corruption issue in the Linux kernel network stream handling can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1001038?
GSD-2023-1001038 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
net: stream: purge sk_error_queue in sk_stream_kill_queues()
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 v5.15.86 by commit 9da204cd67c4fe97e8aa465d10d5c2e7076f7f42, it was introduced in version v5.15.3 by commit 3988164fe9ddf98ebf5b5cdede91ac38c5f08a7e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001038?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001038?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001038 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-2023-1001038 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001038 in the wild and no public exploit code.