GSD-2022-1001272 watch_queue: Actually free the watch
A memory management flaw in the Linux kernel watch_queue subsystem could lead to resource leaks or instability, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001272?
GSD-2022-1001272 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
watch_queue: Actually free the watch
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 31824613a42aacdcbeb325bf07a1c8247a11ebe2, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit c73be61cede5882f9605a852414db559c0ebedfd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001272?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001272?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001272 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-2022-1001272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001272 in the wild and no public exploit code.