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kernel: memory leak in __feat_register_sp() in net/dccp/feat.c

Published Dec 30, 2019

Description

In the Linux kernel before 5.1, there is a memory leak in __feat_register_sp() in net/dccp/feat.c, which may cause denial of service, aka CID-1d3ff0950e2b.

Affected products

Remediation

Red Hat mitigation

As the DCCP module will be auto-loaded when required, its use can be disabled. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5 (and later) and 8.0 (and later) already have this disabled, but for any other version, the system can prevent the module from loading with the following instructions : # echo "install dccp /bin/true" >> /etc/modprobe.d/disable-dccp.conf The system will need to be restarted if the DCCP modules are loaded. In most circumstances, the DCCP kernel modules will be unable to be unloaded while any network interfaces are active and the protocol is in use. If you need further assistance, see KCS article https://access.redhat.com/solutions/41278 or contact Red Hat Global Support Services.

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner mitre
Published Dec 30, 2019
Updated Aug 5, 2024
Reserved Dec 30, 2019
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 17, 2026
Red Hat
Severity Low
Public date Dec 30, 2019