GSD-2022-1004936 xtensa: Fix refcount leak bug in time.c
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel xtensa architecture time.c file 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-2022-1004936?
GSD-2022-1004936 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
xtensa: Fix refcount leak bug in time.c
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 v4.9.321 by commit 3e5eb904d9ba657308fc75a5de434b0e58dcb8d7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004936?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004936?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004936 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-2022-1004936 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004936 in the wild and no public exploit code.