GSD-2022-1008216 scsi: target: tcm_loop: Fix possible name leak in tcm_loop_setup_hba_bus()
A potential name leak in the Linux kernel's tcm_loop driver could lead to memory corruption issues, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008216?
GSD-2022-1008216 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022.
Official description
scsi: target: tcm_loop: Fix possible name leak in tcm_loop_setup_hba_bus()
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 v4.19.267 by commit 41a6b8b527a5957fab41c3c05e25ad125268e2e9, it was introduced in version v2.6.39 by commit 3703b2c5d041a68095cdd22380c23ce27d449ad7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008216?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008216?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008216 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-2022-1008216 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008216 in the wild and no public exploit code.