GSD-2022-1004820 ARM: cns3xxx: Fix refcount leak in cns3xxx_init
A refcount leak in the ARM cns3xxx initialization 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-2022-1004820?
GSD-2022-1004820 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
ARM: cns3xxx: Fix refcount leak in cns3xxx_init
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 v4.19.250 by commit 68d4303bf59662b64bd555e2aa0518282d20aa4f, it was introduced in version v3.10 by commit 415f59142d9d9dd023deaeb3b4dfc1aecdd3983c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004820?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004820?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004820 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-2022-1004820 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004820 in the wild and no public exploit code.