GSD-2023-1001755 platform/surface: aggregator: Add missing call to ssam_request_sync_free()
A missing memory free call in the Linux Kernel Surface Aggregator driver can lead to memory leaks and potential 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-2023-1001755?
GSD-2023-1001755 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jan 2023.
Official description
platform/surface: aggregator: Add missing call to ssam_request_sync_free()
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 v5.15.89 by commit d2dc110deabe7142b60ebeed689e67f92795ee24, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit c167b9c7e3d6131b4a4865c112a3dbc86d2e997d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001755?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001755?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001755 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-2023-1001755 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001755 in the wild and no public exploit code.