GSD-2022-1002512 jffs2: fix memory leak in jffs2_do_mount_fs
A memory leak in the jffs2 filesystem mount routine can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- 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-2022-1002512?
GSD-2022-1002512 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_do_mount_fs
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 v4.9.311 by commit 2a9d8184458562e6bf2f40d0e677fc85e2dd3834, 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-2022-1002512?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002512?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002512 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-2022-1002512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002512 in the wild and no public exploit code.