GSD-2022-1006821 HSI: omap_ssi: Fix refcount leak in ssi_probe
A refcount leak in the omap_ssi driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1006821?
GSD-2022-1006821 is a denial of service 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
HSI: omap_ssi: Fix refcount leak in ssi_probe
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 0eff9ef67d91e350d2047c3e13b6c3b7d0c90bf4, it was introduced in version v3.16 by commit b209e047bc743247f74ce79e8827ae1ed556bae0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006821?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006821?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006821 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1006821 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006821 in the wild and no public exploit code.