GSD-2022-1005576 remoteproc: k3-r5: Fix refcount leak in k3_r5_cluster_of_init
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel's k3-r5 remoteproc 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-2022-1005576?
GSD-2022-1005576 is a denial of service 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: k3-r5: Fix refcount leak in k3_r5_cluster_of_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 cf112a52d758092ca3d5ebdad51dd17bda5ba3e5, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 6dedbd1d544389d6ab1727423348572a11e9df5d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005576?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005576?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005576 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-2022-1005576 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005576 in the wild and no public exploit code.