GSD-2022-1004924 can: gs_usb: gs_usb_open/close(): fix memory leak
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel gs_usb CAN driver allows local attackers to cause a denial of service by exhausting system memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004924?
GSD-2022-1004924 is a memory corruption 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
can: gs_usb: gs_usb_open/close(): fix memory leak
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 v4.9.323 by commit 339fa9f80d3b94177a7a459c6d115d3b56007d5a, it was introduced in version v3.16 by commit d08e973a77d128b25e01a08c34d89593fdf222da. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004924?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004924?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004924 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-2022-1004924 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004924 in the wild and no public exploit code.