GSD-2022-1005213 rpmsg: qcom_smd: Fix refcount leak in qcom_smd_parse_edge
A refcount leak in the Qualcomm SMD rpmsg driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- 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-2022-1005213?
GSD-2022-1005213 is a denial of service 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
rpmsg: qcom_smd: Fix refcount leak in qcom_smd_parse_edge
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 v5.19.2 by commit 43e42c25a232a6862e7d2f292a069ac828559030, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit 53e2822e56c7bc67e5dc19acb1e5fbb8ebff8614. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005213?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005213?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005213 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-2022-1005213 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005213 in the wild and no public exploit code.