GSD-2022-1004061 ARM: hisi: Add missing of_node_put after of_find_compatible_node
A missing reference count decrement in the Linux Kernel HiSilicon ARM driver can lead to memory leaks and potential 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-2022-1004061?
GSD-2022-1004061 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
ARM: hisi: Add missing of_node_put after of_find_compatible_node
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 v4.9.318 by commit 46cb7868811d025c3d29c10d18b3422db1cf20d5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004061?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004061?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004061 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-2022-1004061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004061 in the wild and no public exploit code.