GSD-2022-1006707 io-wq: Fix memory leak in worker creation
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's io-wq worker creation allows local attackers to cause resource exhaustion and 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-2022-1006707?
GSD-2022-1006707 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
io-wq: Fix memory leak in worker creation
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 v6.0.4 by commit ed981911a7c90a604f4a2bee908ab07e3b786aca, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 0e03496d1967abf1ebb151a24318c07d07f41f7f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006707?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006707?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006707 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-2022-1006707 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006707 in the wild and no public exploit code.