GSD-2022-1005034 btrfs: fix possible memory leak in btrfs_get_dev_args_from_path()
A memory leak in the btrfs filesystem allows local attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting kernel 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-2022-1005034?
GSD-2022-1005034 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
btrfs: fix possible memory leak in btrfs_get_dev_args_from_path()
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 v5.19.6 by commit 4b124ad87244cd7f0883c5eaa38d2326b2154cad, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit faa775c41d655a4786e9d53cb075a77bb5a75f66. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005034?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005034?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005034 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-2022-1005034 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005034 in the wild and no public exploit code.