GSD-2022-1003349 powerpc/xics: fix refcount leak in icp_opal_init()

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A refcount leak in the Linux kernel's powerpc/xics subsystem can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.

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What is GSD-2022-1003349?

GSD-2022-1003349 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.

Official description

powerpc/xics: fix refcount leak in icp_opal_init()

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 v5.15.46 by commit df802880a7f9cd96b921b00639b00871f18a9a57. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003349?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003349?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003349 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-2022-1003349 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003349 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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