GSD-2022-1004193 Revert "evm: Fix memleak in init_desc"
A potential memory leak in the Linux Kernel EVM subsystem was reverted, requiring a patch to address the underlying issue.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004193?
GSD-2022-1004193 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
Revert "evm: Fix memleak in init_desc"
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 v5.18.13 by commit a92d44b412e75dd66543843165e46637457f22cc. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004193?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004193?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004193 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-2022-1004193 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004193 in the wild and no public exploit code.