GSD-2022-1006007 rpmsg: qcom_smd: Fix refcount leak in qcom_smd_parse_edge
A refcount leak in the Qualcomm SMD driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2022-1006007?
GSD-2022-1006007 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
rpmsg: qcom_smd: Fix refcount leak in qcom_smd_parse_edge
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 v5.4.211 by commit 8ee5d40ae29e63f6fd6cbf9dcfc0a48c474013db, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit 53e2822e56c7bc67e5dc19acb1e5fbb8ebff8614. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006007?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006007?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006007 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-2022-1006007 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006007 in the wild and no public exploit code.