GSD-2022-1001499 remoteproc: qcom_q6v5_mss: Fix some leaks in q6v5_alloc_memory_region

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A memory leak in the Qualcomm Q6V5 MSS remoteproc driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
Local or same network only
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Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1001499?

GSD-2022-1001499 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

remoteproc: qcom_q6v5_mss: Fix some leaks in q6v5_alloc_memory_region

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 a7d988735e757e111f9722de7cf1b40a84a48b1f, it was introduced in version v4.17 by commit 278d744c46fd4f1925aec77752d18a0e4a9cbec3. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001499?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001499?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001499 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-2022-1001499 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001499 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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