GSD-2022-1007277 memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_lpddr3_get_ddr_timings()
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel memory subsystem can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007277?
GSD-2022-1007277 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022.
Official description
memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_lpddr3_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 v5.10.150 by commit 1d312c12c91f831fcc48623c921f2d4560edb159, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit 976897dd96db94c74209d0a0671d7a73aa02fab9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007277?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007277?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007277 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-2022-1007277 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007277 in the wild and no public exploit code.