GSD-2021-1000566 misc/uss720: fix memory leak in uss720_probe
A memory leak in the uss720 driver probe function can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000566?
GSD-2021-1000566 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 4 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
misc/uss720: fix memory leak in uss720_probe
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 v5.12.9 by commit a3c3face38cb49932c62adcc1289914f1c742096, it was introduced in version v2.6.14 by commit 0f36163d3abefbda1b21a330b3fdf3c2dc076d94. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000566?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000566?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000566 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2021-1000566 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000566 in the wild and no public exploit code.