GSD-2022-1004689 power/reset: arm-versatile: Fix refcount leak in versatile_reboot_probe
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel's versatile reboot probe 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-2022-1004689?
GSD-2022-1004689 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
power/reset: arm-versatile: Fix refcount leak in versatile_reboot_probe
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 v5.4.208 by commit 78bdf732cf5d74d1c6ecda06830a91f80a4aef6f, it was introduced in version v3.18 by commit 0e545f57b708630c54c8c5c24ea7f7034f6c40d9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004689?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004689?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004689 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-2022-1004689 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004689 in the wild and no public exploit code.