GSD-2022-1008141 iio: trigger: sysfs: fix possible memory leak in iio_sysfs_trig_init()
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
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008141?
GSD-2022-1008141 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 v5.4.225 by commit 0dd52e141afde089304de470148d311b05c14564, it was introduced in version v3.0 by commit 1f785681a87068f123d3e23da13b2c55ab4f93ac. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008141?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008141?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008141 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-2022-1008141 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008141 in the wild and no public exploit code.