PT-2022-36375 · Linux · Linux Kernel

Published

2022-12-08

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Updated

2022-12-08

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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.154
Description The issue concerns a possible memory leak in the dsa loop init() function. This problem was introduced in version v4.12 and is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.154. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.154, update to version v5.10.154 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the dsa loop init() function until a patch is available.

Related Identifiers

GSD-2022-1008120

Affected Products

Linux Kernel