GSD-2021-1000319 ACPI: scan: Fix a memory leak in an error handling path
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel ACPI scan error handling path can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000319?
GSD-2021-1000319 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.
Official description
ACPI: scan: Fix a memory leak in an error handling path
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 v5.10.38 by commit e2381174daeae0ca35eddffef02dcc8de8c1ef8a, it was introduced in version v5.10.27 by commit 4a5891992c680d69d7e490e4d0428d17779d8e85. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000319?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000319?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000319 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-2021-1000319 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000319 in the wild and no public exploit code.