GSD-2022-1006049 x86/pmem: Fix platform-device leak in error path
A platform-device leak in the Linux kernel x86/pmem error path can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- 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-2022-1006049?
GSD-2022-1006049 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
x86/pmem: Fix platform-device leak in error 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 v5.4.211 by commit 0b7f674c12c058afbb5ed9d7ba0f650a4eff2055, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit 7a67832c7e44c20935c5d6f2264035a0f7bf0d8f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006049?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006049?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006049 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-2022-1006049 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006049 in the wild and no public exploit code.