GSD-2022-1002901 char: xillybus: fix a refcount leak in cleanup_dev()
A refcount leak in the Xillybus driver cleanup function can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002901?
GSD-2022-1002901 is a denial of service 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
char: xillybus: fix a refcount leak in cleanup_dev()
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 v5.17.15 by commit 21f1f167d727f3f857e26d509ef5a6d47fd31bc3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002901?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002901?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002901 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1002901 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002901 in the wild and no public exploit code.