GSD-2022-1002859 fs/ntfs3: Fix some memory leaks in an error handling path of 'log_replay()'
Memory leaks in the Linux Kernel NTFS3 driver error handling path 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-2022-1002859?
GSD-2022-1002859 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
fs/ntfs3: Fix some memory leaks in an error handling path of 'log_replay()'
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 2c97519ed6b4239594c58ddacf3d0d576cf070cc, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit b46acd6a6a627d876898e1c84d3f84902264b445. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002859?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002859?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002859 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-2022-1002859 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002859 in the wild and no public exploit code.