GSD-2023-1001574 net: stream: purge sk_error_queue in sk_stream_kill_queues()
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel network stream handling allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
- 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-2023-1001574?
GSD-2023-1001574 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 v4.9.337 by commit c8c1eec578a9ae2dc8f14a1846942a0b7bf29d1d, it was introduced in version v4.9.291 by commit 7737b104c211fa843de268b897d601e070292a72. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001574?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001574?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001574 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-2023-1001574 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001574 in the wild and no public exploit code.