GSD-2021-1002560 perf report: Fix memory leaks around perf_tip()
Memory leaks in the Linux kernel perf report tool can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service for local users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002560?
GSD-2021-1002560 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
perf report: Fix memory leaks around perf_tip()
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 v5.15.7 by commit 71e284dcebecb9fd204ff11097469cc547723ad1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002560?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002560?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002560 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-2021-1002560 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002560 in the wild and no public exploit code.