GSD-2022-1001908 mm/kmemleak: reset tag when compare object pointer
A bug in the Linux kernel's kmemleak subsystem caused incorrect pointer comparisons due to missing tag resets, potentially affecting memory leak detection accuracy.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001908?
GSD-2022-1001908 is a 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
mm/kmemleak: reset tag when compare object pointer
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 v5.15.33 by commit 7d3bd683e0849f0ec52fefa8070734dedc3b33a1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001908?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001908?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001908 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001908 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001908 in the wild and no public exploit code.