GSD-2021-1002567 octeontx2-af: Fix a memleak bug in rvu_mbox_init()
A memory leak in the Marvell OcteonTX2 AF driver 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-2021-1002567?
GSD-2021-1002567 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021.
Official description
octeontx2-af: Fix a memleak bug in rvu_mbox_init()
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 1c0ddef45b7e3dbe3ed073695d20faa572b7056a, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 98c5611163603d3d8012b1bf64ab48fd932cf734. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002567?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002567?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002567 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-2021-1002567 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002567 in the wild and no public exploit code.