GSD-2022-1007322 ALSA: usb-audio: Fix potential memory leaks

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A potential memory leak in the ALSA USB audio driver could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1007322?

GSD-2022-1007322 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

ALSA: usb-audio: Fix potential memory leaks

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 bc1d16d282bca421c6fc31de4b8fd412010f01bd. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007322?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007322?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007322 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-2022-1007322 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007322 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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