GSD-2022-1002145 tpm: fix reference counting for struct tpm_chip
A reference counting bug in the Linux kernel TPM driver was fixed, potentially affecting system stability or resource management.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002145?
GSD-2022-1002145 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
tpm: fix reference counting for struct tpm_chip
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 290e05f346d1829e849662c97e42d5ad984f5258, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit fdc915f7f71939ad5a3dda3389b8d2d7a7c5ee66. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002145?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002145?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002145 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002145 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002145 in the wild and no public exploit code.