GSD-2022-1002777 x86/pm: Fix false positive kmemleak report in msr_build_context()
Fixes a false positive memory leak report in the Linux kernel x86 power management code, with no proven security impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002777?
GSD-2022-1002777 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.
Official description
x86/pm: Fix false positive kmemleak report in msr_build_context()
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 v5.18.3 by commit c34698832cfb38666aedc31f49a9ec53ecea3413, it was introduced in version v4.5 by commit 7a9c2dd08eadd5c6943115dbbec040c38d2e0822. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002777?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002777?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002777 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002777 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002777 in the wild and no public exploit code.