GSD-2022-1003629 x86/pm: Fix false positive kmemleak report in msr_build_context()
Fixes a false positive memory leak report in the Linux kernel x86 power management code, with no proven security impact.
- 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-2022-1003629?
GSD-2022-1003629 is a 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
x86/pm: Fix false positive kmemleak report in msr_build_context()
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 b6ecf2b7e691eed248290e3dfec22d3093c44e0c, it was introduced in version v4.5 by commit 7a9c2dd08eadd5c6943115dbbec040c38d2e0822. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003629?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003629?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003629 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003629 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003629 in the wild and no public exploit code.