GSD-2022-1007485 usb: host: xhci: Fix potential memory leak in xhci_alloc_stream_info()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel xHCI USB host driver could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007485?
GSD-2022-1007485 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
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 v4.19.262 by commit ddab9fe76296840aad686c66888a9c1dfdbff5ff. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007485?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007485?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007485 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-2022-1007485 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007485 in the wild and no public exploit code.