GSD-2022-1002309 drm/imx: Fix memory leak in imx_pd_connector_get_modes
A memory leak in the imx DRM connector 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-2022-1002309?
GSD-2022-1002309 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
drm/imx: Fix memory leak in imx_pd_connector_get_modes
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 v4.19.238 by commit 41624d7c0c3df71dee170c610744aaa5909327b8, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit 76ecd9c9fb24b014a6f33fbb1287ede3be12158b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002309?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002309?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002309 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-2022-1002309 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002309 in the wild and no public exploit code.