GSD-2022-1007992 btrfs: fix ulist leaks in error paths of qgroup self tests
Memory leaks in btrfs qgroup self-tests can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2022-1007992?
GSD-2022-1007992 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
btrfs: fix ulist leaks in error paths of qgroup self tests
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 f46ea5fa3320dca4fe0c0926b49a5f14cb85de62, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit 442244c9633292a147ab2b29e7007a7c8a3909b2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007992?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007992?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007992 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-2022-1007992 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007992 in the wild and no public exploit code.