GSD-2023-1001254 net: sched: fix memory leak in tcindex_set_parms

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A memory leak in the Linux kernel's traffic control subsystem allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1001254?

GSD-2023-1001254 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

net: sched: fix memory leak in tcindex_set_parms

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 v5.10.163 by commit b314f6c3512108d7a656c5caf07c82d1bbbdc0f1, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit b9a24bb76bf611a5268ceffe04219e6ad264559b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001254?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001254?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001254 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-2023-1001254 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001254 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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