GSD-2022-1007705 perf/x86/amd/uncore: Fix memory leak for events array
A memory leak in the Linux kernel AMD uncore performance monitoring driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007705?
GSD-2022-1007705 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
perf/x86/amd/uncore: Fix memory leak for events array
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 v6.0.10 by commit f75be9885d49e3717de962345c4572ddab52b178, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 39621c5808f5dda75d03dc4b2d4d2b13a5a1c34b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007705?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007705?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007705 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-2022-1007705 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007705 in the wild and no public exploit code.