GSD-2022-1007882 scsi: target: tcm_loop: Fix possible name leak in tcm_loop_setup_hba_bus()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's tcm_loop 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-2022-1007882?
GSD-2022-1007882 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
scsi: target: tcm_loop: Fix possible name leak in tcm_loop_setup_hba_bus()
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 v5.15.80 by commit a636772988bafab89278e7bb3420d8e8eacfe912, it was introduced in version v2.6.39 by commit 3703b2c5d041a68095cdd22380c23ce27d449ad7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007882?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007882?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007882 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-2022-1007882 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007882 in the wild and no public exploit code.