PT-2022-34374 · Linux · Linux Kernel

Published

2022-09-17

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Updated

2022-09-17

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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux Kernel versions prior to v4.19.256
Description A memory leak issue exists in the vsock connect() function. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations For Linux Kernel versions prior to v4.19.256, update to version v4.19.256 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the vsock connect() function until a patch is available.

Related Identifiers

GSD-2022-1006116

Affected Products

Linux Kernel