GSD-2022-1005659 selinux: fix memleak in security_read_state_kernel()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel SELinux module can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005659?
GSD-2022-1005659 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022.
Official description
selinux: fix memleak in security_read_state_kernel()
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 c877c5217145bda8fd95f506bf42f8d981afa57d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005659?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005659?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005659 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-2022-1005659 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005659 in the wild and no public exploit code.