GSD-2021-1001396 media: zr364xx: fix memory leak in zr364xx_start_readpipe
A memory leak in the zr364xx kernel driver allows local attackers to cause 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-2021-1001396?
GSD-2021-1001396 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
media: zr364xx: fix memory leak in zr364xx_start_readpipe
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 v4.19.198 by commit 021c294dff030f3ba38eb81e400ba123db32ecbc, it was introduced in version v2.6.32 by commit ccbf035ae5de4c535160fc99f73feb44cc55b534. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001396?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001396?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001396 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-2021-1001396 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001396 in the wild and no public exploit code.