GSD-2022-1000058 mm/damon/dbgfs: fix 'struct pid' leaks in 'dbgfs_target_ids_write()'

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A memory leak in the Linux kernel DAMON debugfs interface allows local attackers to exhaust system memory, causing denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1000058?

GSD-2022-1000058 is a memory corruption 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

mm/damon/dbgfs: fix 'struct pid' leaks in 'dbgfs_target_ids_write()'

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 v5.15.13 by commit ffe4a1ba1a82c416a6b3a09d46594f6a885ae141, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 4bc05954d0076655cfaf6f0135585bdc20cd6b11. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000058?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000058?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000058 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-2022-1000058 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000058 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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