GSD-2022-1005467 kbuild: dummy-tools: avoid tmpdir leak in dummy gcc

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A temporary directory leak in the Linux kernel's dummy-tools build script could expose sensitive build environment data to local attackers.

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-2022-1005467?

GSD-2022-1005467 is a 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

kbuild: dummy-tools: avoid tmpdir leak in dummy gcc

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 v5.15.63 by commit 86ff5446b4da4ed3060b4a654ece008f8296da12, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 76426e238834f0927dee9925e8832179b8d56d6e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005467?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005467?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005467 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005467 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005467 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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