GSD-2022-1000473 mtd: parsers: qcom: Fix missing free for pparts in cleanup
A missing memory free in the Linux kernel's Qualcomm MTD parser can lead to memory leaks and potential 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-2022-1000473?
GSD-2022-1000473 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mtd: parsers: qcom: Fix missing free for pparts in cleanup
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 v5.15.25 by commit 3eb5185896a68373714dc7d0009111744adc3345, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 10f3b4d79958d6f9f71588c6fa862159c83fa80f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000473?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000473?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000473 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-2022-1000473 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000473 in the wild and no public exploit code.