GSD-2022-1001431 watch_queue: Free the page array when watch_queue is dismantled
A memory leak in the Linux kernel watch_queue subsystem could lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001431?
GSD-2022-1001431 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
watch_queue: Free the page array when watch_queue is dismantled
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 v5.16.19 by commit 3963a5d1ff75585bddf0c3a918566a6be09d7520, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit c73be61cede5882f9605a852414db559c0ebedfd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001431?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001431?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001431 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-2022-1001431 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001431 in the wild and no public exploit code.