GSD-2022-1005730 HID: hidraw: fix memory leak in hidraw_release()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's hidraw release function allows local attackers to cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005730?
GSD-2022-1005730 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
HID: hidraw: fix memory leak in hidraw_release()
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 v5.10.141 by commit 7e2fa79226580b035b00260d9f240ab9bda4af5d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005730?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005730?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005730 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-2022-1005730 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005730 in the wild and no public exploit code.