GSD-2022-1003686 mips: cpc: Fix refcount leak in mips_cpc_default_phys_base
A refcount leak in the MIPS CPC driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1003686?
GSD-2022-1003686 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
mips: cpc: Fix refcount leak in mips_cpc_default_phys_base
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 v5.4.198 by commit cc0aed22d33ced9e266c50bdf1cbe668c5acfdf8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003686?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003686?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003686 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1003686 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003686 in the wild and no public exploit code.