GSD-2022-1007186 fs/binfmt_elf: Fix memory leak in load_elf_binary()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's ELF binary loader allows local attackers to cause a denial of service by exhausting system memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007186?
GSD-2022-1007186 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
fs/binfmt_elf: Fix memory leak in load_elf_binary()
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 v5.10.153 by commit 706215300411d48db6b51a5832b872632a84bbc1, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 0693ffebcfe5ac7b31f63ad54587007f7d96fb7b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007186?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007186?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007186 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-2022-1007186 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007186 in the wild and no public exploit code.