GSD-2023-1002304 net: openvswitch: fix possible memory leak in ovs_meter_cmd_set()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel Open vSwitch module allows local attackers to cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002304?
GSD-2023-1002304 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: openvswitch: fix possible memory leak in ovs_meter_cmd_set()
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 v6.1.13 by commit e336a9e08618203a456fb5367f1387b14554f55e, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit c7c4c44c9a95d87e50ced38f7480e779cb472174. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002304?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002304?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002304 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-2023-1002304 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002304 in the wild and no public exploit code.