GSD-2022-1007722 tracing: Fix memory leak in tracing_read_pipe()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel tracing subsystem allows local attackers to cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007722?
GSD-2022-1007722 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
tracing: Fix memory leak in tracing_read_pipe()
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 a7d3f8f33c113478737bc61bb32ec5f9a987da7d, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit efbbdaa22bb78761bff8dfdde027ad04bedd47ce. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007722?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007722?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007722 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-2022-1007722 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007722 in the wild and no public exploit code.