GSD-2022-1006762 selftests/bpf: Free the allocated resources after test case succeeds

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A resource leak in Linux kernel BPF selftests was fixed, though no security impact has been proven.

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-2022-1006762?

GSD-2022-1006762 is a 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

selftests/bpf: Free the allocated resources after test case succeeds

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 v6.0.3 by commit 7922f6ca1dd85cf223731e7668c9350131cfab3c. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006762?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006762?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006762 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006762 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006762 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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