GSD-2023-1000502 tpm: tpm_tis: Add the missed acpi_put_table() to fix memory leak
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel TPM driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1000502?
GSD-2023-1000502 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
tpm: tpm_tis: Add the missed acpi_put_table() to fix memory leak
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 v6.0.17 by commit e0d1cf8ef84bb14a673215699fb8acc187aa2c4a, it was introduced in version v4.13 by commit 4cb586a188d468e05649575f0689dd2bf8c122e6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000502?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000502?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000502 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-2023-1000502 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000502 in the wild and no public exploit code.