GSD-2022-1000038 binder: fix async_free_space accounting for empty parcels

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An integer overflow in the Linux kernel binder driver's async free space accounting can lead to denial of service.

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-2022-1000038?

GSD-2022-1000038 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 10 Jan 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

binder: fix async_free_space accounting for empty parcels

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 v5.10.90 by commit 1cb8444f3114f0bb2f6e3bcadcf09aa4a28425d4, it was introduced in version v4.14 by commit 74310e06be4d74dcf67cd108366710dee5c576d5. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000038?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000038?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000038 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000038 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000038 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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