GSD-2022-1005599 intel_th: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path
A resource leak in the Intel Trace Hub driver error path can lead to denial of service, requiring local privileged access to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005599?
GSD-2022-1005599 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
intel_th: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path
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 9b5469573a274729bdb04b60a8d71f8d09940a31, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 7b7036d47c356a40818e516a69ac81a5dcc1613f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005599?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005599?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005599 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-2022-1005599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005599 in the wild and no public exploit code.