GSD-2022-1004861 cpufreq: pmac32-cpufreq: Fix refcount leak bug
A refcount leak in the pmac32-cpufreq driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service on affected Linux systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004861?
GSD-2022-1004861 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cpufreq: pmac32-cpufreq: Fix refcount leak bug
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 v4.14.289 by commit 37c16fc2cb13a13f3c0193bfc6f2edef7d7df7d7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004861?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004861?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004861 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-2022-1004861 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004861 in the wild and no public exploit code.