GSD-2022-1007006 usb: host: xhci: Fix potential memory leak in xhci_alloc_stream_info()
A potential memory leak in the Linux kernel xHCI driver could lead to resource exhaustion and 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-2022-1007006?
GSD-2022-1007006 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022.
Official description
usb: host: xhci: Fix potential memory leak in xhci_alloc_stream_info()
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 v5.15.75 by commit fcd594da0b5955119d9707e4e0a8d0fb1c969101. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007006?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007006?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007006 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-2022-1007006 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007006 in the wild and no public exploit code.