GSD-2022-1003580 drivers/base/node.c: fix compaction sysfs file leak
A resource leak in the Linux kernel compaction sysfs file handling can lead to 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-2022-1003580?
GSD-2022-1003580 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
drivers/base/node.c: fix compaction sysfs file leak
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 v5.10.121 by commit d8a5bdc767f17281da648555cdbd286f98fd98ee, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit ed4a6d7f0676db50b5023cc01f6cda82a2f2a307. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003580?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003580?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003580 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-2022-1003580 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003580 in the wild and no public exploit code.