GSD-2022-1006907 nvmem: core: Fix memleak in nvmem_register()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel nvmem core allows local attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting system memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006907?
GSD-2022-1006907 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
nvmem: core: Fix memleak in nvmem_register()
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 b6054b9b239a493672f853b034570cca93ba7a88, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit de0534df93474f268486c486ea7e01b44a478026. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006907?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006907?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006907 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-2022-1006907 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006907 in the wild and no public exploit code.