GSD-2022-1001298 mm/kmemleak: reset tag when compare object pointer
A bug in the Linux kernel's kmemleak subsystem caused incorrect pointer comparisons due to missing tag resets, potentially affecting memory leak detection accuracy.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001298?
GSD-2022-1001298 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
mm/kmemleak: reset tag when compare object pointer
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 cf67c97a3064f8da06f499efc661b9303cef7720. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001298?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001298?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001298 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001298 in the wild and no public exploit code.