GSD-2022-1001313 jffs2: fix memory leak in jffs2_do_mount_fs
A memory leak in the JFFS2 filesystem mount function can lead to resource exhaustion and 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-2022-1001313?
GSD-2022-1001313 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
jffs2: fix memory leak in jffs2_do_mount_fs
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 c94128470e6fe53d9bd9d16d2d3271813f9d37af, it was introduced in version v2.6.15 by commit e631ddba588783edd521c5a89f7b2902772fb691. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001313?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001313?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001313 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-2022-1001313 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001313 in the wild and no public exploit code.