GSD-2022-1005267 mtd: partitions: Fix refcount leak in parse_redboot_of
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel MTD partitions parser 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-2022-1005267?
GSD-2022-1005267 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
mtd: partitions: Fix refcount leak in parse_redboot_of
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 e24af43d0cbe9f6aaa413c15ccce50bbbfd61e0e, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 237960880960863fb41888763d635b384cffb104. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005267?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005267?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005267 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-2022-1005267 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005267 in the wild and no public exploit code.