GSD-2022-1001722 scsi: pm8001: Fix memory leak in pm8001_chip_fw_flash_update_req()
A memory leak in the pm8001 SCSI driver allows local attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting kernel memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001722?
GSD-2022-1001722 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
scsi: pm8001: Fix memory leak in pm8001_chip_fw_flash_update_req()
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 v5.15.34 by commit e5ecdb01952f230921aa8163d8d7f4c97c925ed8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001722?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001722?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001722 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-2022-1001722 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001722 in the wild and no public exploit code.