GSD-2022-1004458 xtensa: Fix refcount leak bug in time.c
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel xtensa architecture time.c file can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004458?
GSD-2022-1004458 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
xtensa: Fix refcount leak bug in time.c
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 v5.15.51 by commit 0dcc1dd8a5dd9240639f1051dfaa2dffc9fbbde5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004458?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004458?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004458 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-2022-1004458 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004458 in the wild and no public exploit code.