GSD-2022-1008034 iio: trigger: sysfs: fix possible memory leak in iio_sysfs_trig_init()

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A memory leak in the Linux kernel IIO sysfs trigger initialization can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1008034?

GSD-2022-1008034 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

iio: trigger: sysfs: fix possible memory leak in iio_sysfs_trig_init()

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 v5.10.156 by commit 8dddf2699da296c84205582aaead6b43dd7e8c4b, it was introduced in version v3.0 by commit 1f785681a87068f123d3e23da13b2c55ab4f93ac. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008034?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1008034?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008034 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-2022-1008034 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008034 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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