GSD-2022-1005878 media: tw686x: Fix memory leak in tw686x_video_init
A memory leak in the tw686x video driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1005878?
GSD-2022-1005878 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
media: tw686x: Fix memory leak in tw686x_video_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 v5.10.137 by commit 611f86965df013d6021e6cd0d155b1734ad2cf21, it was introduced in version v4.7 by commit 704a84ccdbf19fdce9adfda0b936dfdcac52fa49. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005878?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005878?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005878 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-2022-1005878 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005878 in the wild and no public exploit code.