GSD-2022-1006796 clk: imx: scu: fix memleak on platform_device_add() fails
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel's i.MX SCU clock driver 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-2022-1006796?
GSD-2022-1006796 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
clk: imx: scu: fix memleak on platform_device_add() fails
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 05fe0b3d69b8e094db207648ab21cade56d71cd8, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit 77d8f3068c63ee0983f0b5ba3207d3f7cce11be4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006796?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006796?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006796 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-2022-1006796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006796 in the wild and no public exploit code.