GSD-2022-1007978 fscrypt: fix keyring memory leak on mount failure
A memory leak in the Linux kernel fscrypt module during mount failure can lead to resource exhaustion and 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-2022-1007978?
GSD-2022-1007978 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
fscrypt: fix keyring memory leak on mount failure
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 v5.15.78 by commit cff805b1518f38d57866065343db2285f2dcd5ab, it was introduced in version v5.15.78 by commit e6f4fd85ef1ee6ab356bfbd64df28c1cb73aee7e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007978?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007978?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007978 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-2022-1007978 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007978 in the wild and no public exploit code.