GSD-2022-1008148 xen/pcpu: fix possible memory leak in register_pcpu()
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel's register_pcpu function could allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008148?
GSD-2022-1008148 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022.
Official description
xen/pcpu: fix possible memory leak in register_pcpu()
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 0199bf0a8f74509736744c9e36f4473a5892a09d, it was introduced in version v3.6 by commit f65c9bb3fb725551d3e405f4d092caf24929cebe. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008148?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008148?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008148 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-2022-1008148 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008148 in the wild and no public exploit code.