GSD-2022-1003482 staging: rtl8712: fix a potential memory leak in r871xu_drv_init()
A memory leak in the rtl8712 driver initialization can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2022-1003482?
GSD-2022-1003482 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
staging: rtl8712: fix a potential memory leak in r871xu_drv_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 v5.10.122 by commit 5a89a92efc342dd7c44b6056da87debc598f9c73. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003482?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003482?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003482 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-2022-1003482 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003482 in the wild and no public exploit code.