GSD-2022-1003036 powerpc/fsl_rio: Fix refcount leak in fsl_rio_setup
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel's RapidIO driver 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-2022-1003036?
GSD-2022-1003036 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
powerpc/fsl_rio: Fix refcount leak in fsl_rio_setup
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 c70dd353d37158e06bf8d450d4b31a7091609924, it was introduced in version v3.3 by commit abc3aeae3aaa5c319d02f12649e17ea5929999aa. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003036?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003036?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003036 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-2022-1003036 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003036 in the wild and no public exploit code.