GSD-2022-1005575 remoteproc: imx_rproc: Fix refcount leak in imx_rproc_addr_init

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A refcount leak in the imx_rproc driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring local privileged access to exploit.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1005575?

GSD-2022-1005575 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

remoteproc: imx_rproc: Fix refcount leak in imx_rproc_addr_init

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 v5.15.61 by commit 0dc1663e3fc22c72e1ab33be7701a0d51cca84ef, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit 6e962bfe56b99843ab716dc8a9438039476c99e2. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005575?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005575?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005575 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-2022-1005575 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005575 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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