GSD-2022-1003542 firmware: dmi-sysfs: Fix memory leak in dmi_sysfs_register_handle
A memory leak in the Linux kernel DMI sysfs handler allows local attackers to cause 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-2022-1003542?
GSD-2022-1003542 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
firmware: dmi-sysfs: Fix memory leak in dmi_sysfs_register_handle
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 985706bd3bbeffc8737bc05965ca8d24837bc7db, it was introduced in version v2.6.39 by commit 948af1f0bbc8526448e8cbe3f8d3bf211bdf5181. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003542?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003542?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003542 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-2022-1003542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003542 in the wild and no public exploit code.