GSD-2022-1004888 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-2022-1004888?
GSD-2022-1004888 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 v4.14.286 by commit 35d7e961be68732eb3acaeba81fb81ca16eafd05. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004888?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004888?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004888 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-2022-1004888 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004888 in the wild and no public exploit code.