GSD-2022-1003162 x86/kexec: fix memory leak of elf header buffer
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's kexec implementation allows local attackers to cause resource exhaustion and potential denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003162?
GSD-2022-1003162 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
x86/kexec: fix memory leak of elf header buffer
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 115ee42a4c2f26ba2b4ace2668a3f004621f6833. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003162?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003162?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003162 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-2022-1003162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003162 in the wild and no public exploit code.