Memory Leak Affecting kernel-rt-core package, versions <0:4.18.0-513.5.1.rt7.307.el8_9


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-KERNELRTCORE-3333912
  • published28 Feb 2023
  • disclosed23 Jan 2023

Introduced: 23 Jan 2023

CVE-2023-1074  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-401  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 kernel-rt-core to version 0:4.18.0-513.5.1.rt7.307.el8_9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-rt-core package and not the kernel-rt-core package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A memory leak flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Stream Control Transmission Protocol. This issue may occur when a user starts a malicious networking service and someone connects to this service. This could allow a local user to starve resources, causing a denial of service.

CVSS Scores

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