GSD-2022-1006829 memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_get_ddr_timings()
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel memory subsystem can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006829?
GSD-2022-1006829 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022.
Official description
memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_get_ddr_timings()
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 1c6cac6fa4d08aea161f83d38117d733b3c3a000, it was introduced in version v3.7 by commit e6b42eb6a66c188642aeb447312938c6f6ebee86. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006829?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006829?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006829 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006829 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006829 in the wild and no public exploit code.