GSD-2021-1000223 KEYS: trusted: Fix memory leak on object td
A memory leak in the Linux kernel trusted keys subsystem can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000223?
GSD-2021-1000223 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.
Official description
KEYS: trusted: Fix memory leak on object td
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 v5.12.5 by commit 3e24fbd37e72e8a67b74991970fecc82d14f57af, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 5df16caada3fba3b21cb09b85cdedf99507f4ec1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000223?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000223?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000223 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-2021-1000223 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000223 in the wild and no public exploit code.