GSD-2022-1002136 jffs2: fix memory leak in jffs2_scan_medium

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A memory leak in the jffs2 filesystem allows local attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting kernel memory.

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-2022-1002136?

GSD-2022-1002136 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

jffs2: fix memory leak in jffs2_scan_medium

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 v5.10.110 by commit 51dbb5e36d59f62e34d462b801c1068248149cfe, it was introduced in version v2.6.15 by commit e631ddba588783edd521c5a89f7b2902772fb691. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002136?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002136?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002136 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-2022-1002136 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002136 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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