GSD-2022-1004623 xtensa: xtfpga: Fix refcount leak bug in setup
A refcount leak in the xtensa xtfpga setup code 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-2022-1004623?
GSD-2022-1004623 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
xtensa: xtfpga: Fix refcount leak bug in setup
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 v5.10.127 by commit 6c0839cf1b9e1b3c88da6af76794583cbfae8da3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004623?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004623?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004623 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-2022-1004623 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004623 in the wild and no public exploit code.