GSD-2023-1001874 net: openvswitch: fix flow memory leak in ovs_flow_cmd_new
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel Open vSwitch module allows local attackers to cause a denial of service by exhausting system memory.
- 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-2023-1001874?
GSD-2023-1001874 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: openvswitch: fix flow memory leak in ovs_flow_cmd_new
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 v6.1.11 by commit 70d40674a549d498bd63d5432acf46205da1534b, it was introduced in version v6.1.2 by commit 32d5fa5bdccec2361fc6c4ed05a7367155b3a1e9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001874?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001874?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001874 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-2023-1001874 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001874 in the wild and no public exploit code.