GSD-2022-1008229 mISDN: fix possible memory leak in mISDN_dsp_element_register()
A memory leak in the mISDN driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, 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-2022-1008229?
GSD-2022-1008229 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022.
Official description
mISDN: fix possible memory leak in mISDN_dsp_element_register()
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 727ed7d28348c026c7ef4d852f3d0e5054d376e8, it was introduced in version v2.6.30 by commit 1fa5ae857bb14f6046205171d98506d8112dd74e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008229?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008229?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008229 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-2022-1008229 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008229 in the wild and no public exploit code.