GSD-2022-1001595 samples/landlock: Fix path_list memory leak
A memory leak in the Linux kernel landlock sample code 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-2022-1001595?
GSD-2022-1001595 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
samples/landlock: Fix path_list memory leak
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 49b0d8bf05809df5f87e5c03e26d74bdfdab4571. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001595?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001595?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001595 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-2022-1001595 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001595 in the wild and no public exploit code.