GSD-2022-1001326 tpm: fix reference counting for struct tpm_chip
A reference counting error in the Linux Kernel TPM driver could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001326?
GSD-2022-1001326 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
tpm: fix reference counting for struct tpm_chip
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 v5.17.1 by commit 6e7baf84149fb43950631415de231b3a41915aa3, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit fdc915f7f71939ad5a3dda3389b8d2d7a7c5ee66. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001326?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001326?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001326 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001326 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001326 in the wild and no public exploit code.