VDB-211928 · CVE-2022-3624 · EUVD-2022-42984

Linux Kernel IPsec bond_alb.c rlb_arp_xmit memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel. This affects the function rlb_arp_xmit of the file drivers/net/bonding/bond_alb.c of the component IPsec. Such manipulation leads to memory leak. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-3624. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (the affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function rlb_arp_xmit of the file drivers/net/bonding/bond_alb.c of the component IPsec. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was presented 10/21/2022. The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-3624. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-42984). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

10/21/2022 🔍
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10/21/2022 +0 days 🔍
07/18/2026 +1365 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-3624 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-3624
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211928
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2022 07:29
Updated: 07/18/2026 00:32
Changes: 10/21/2022 07:29 (41), 11/19/2022 07:31 (2), 07/18/2026 00:32 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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