GSD-2022-1001216 gpu: host1x: Fix a memory leak in 'host1x_remove()'
A memory leak in the host1x GPU driver allows local attackers to cause resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001216?
GSD-2022-1001216 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
gpu: host1x: Fix a memory leak in 'host1x_remove()'
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 v5.17.2 by commit fe1ce680560d4f0049ffa0c687de17567421c1ec, it was introduced in version v4.13 by commit 8474b02531c4881a762c52ef869c52429e38633f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001216?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001216?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001216 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-2022-1001216 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001216 in the wild and no public exploit code.