GSD-2022-1003086 regulator: scmi: Fix refcount leak in scmi_regulator_probe
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel SCMI regulator 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-2022-1003086?
GSD-2022-1003086 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
regulator: scmi: Fix refcount leak in scmi_regulator_probe
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 299a002161c7bfb72e99ba45e5b660aecc344ea0, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit 0fbeae70ee7ce98e18a47337cd1f205dd88589e9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003086?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003086?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003086 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-2022-1003086 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003086 in the wild and no public exploit code.