GSD-2022-1007597 memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_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
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007597?
GSD-2022-1007597 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
memory: of: Fix refcount leak bug in of_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 v4.14.296 by commit a4f7eb83852a65b6f8dea7dcc42b7c76d4d9b0a3, it was introduced in version v3.7 by commit e6b42eb6a66c188642aeb447312938c6f6ebee86. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007597?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007597?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007597 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-2022-1007597 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007597 in the wild and no public exploit code.