GSD-2022-1006794 ipc: mqueue: fix possible memory leak in init_mqueue_fs()

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A memory leak in the Linux kernel's mqueue initialization 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-2022-1006794?

GSD-2022-1006794 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

ipc: mqueue: fix possible memory leak in init_mqueue_fs()

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 55b3709c6d68e32cd3fdd2a630b1f4c97d51b17c, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit dc55e35f9e810f23dd69cfdc91a3d636023f57a2. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006794?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006794?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006794 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-2022-1006794 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006794 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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