GSD-2022-1003009 lib/string_helpers: fix not adding strarray to device's resource list
A kernel bug in string helpers fails to track resources, potentially leading to memory corruption or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003009?
GSD-2022-1003009 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.
Official description
lib/string_helpers: fix not adding strarray to device's resource list
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 v5.17.14 by commit a152eb42fcecfe41239c3c6695342f3a128593e7, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit acdb89b6c87a2d7b5c48a82756e6f5c6f599f60a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003009?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003009?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003009 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-2022-1003009 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003009 in the wild and no public exploit code.