GSD-2022-1001505 kernel/resource: fix kfree() of bootmem memory again
A kernel bug involving incorrect memory freeing of bootmem resources could lead to system instability or crashes, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001505?
GSD-2022-1001505 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
kernel/resource: fix kfree() of bootmem memory again
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 d7faa04a44a0c37ac3d222fa8e0bdcbfcee9c0c8, it was introduced in version v3.10 by commit ebff7d8f270d045338d9f4796014f4db429a17f9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001505?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001505?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001505 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001505 in the wild and no public exploit code.