GSD-2022-1003213 char: xillybus: fix a refcount leak in cleanup_dev()
A reference count leak in the Xillybus driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service for local attackers.
- 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-2022-1003213?
GSD-2022-1003213 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
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 v5.15.47 by commit bc8fceda3b89006e8a7dda8a097d36045d044c25. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003213?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003213?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003213 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-2022-1003213 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003213 in the wild and no public exploit code.