GSD-2021-1002575 iwlwifi: Fix memory leaks in error handling path
A memory leak in the iwlwifi driver error handling path 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-2021-1002575?
GSD-2021-1002575 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
iwlwifi: Fix memory leaks in 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 v5.15.7 by commit 4768935c25403ba96e7a745645df24a51a774b7e, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 9dad325f9d57508b154f0bebbc341a8528e5729c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002575?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002575?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002575 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-2021-1002575 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002575 in the wild and no public exploit code.