GSD-2022-1008251 HID: hyperv: fix possible memory leak in mousevsc_probe()
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel HID hyperv driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008251?
GSD-2022-1008251 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
HID: hyperv: fix possible memory leak in mousevsc_probe()
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 a6d2fb1874c52ace1f5cf1966ee558829c5c19b6, it was introduced in version v3.3 by commit 74c4fb058083b47571a4f76dcfce95085f2d8098. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008251?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008251?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008251 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-2022-1008251 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008251 in the wild and no public exploit code.