Memory Leak Vulnerability in tracing/histograms Package
Summary
GSD-2022-1004711: tracing/histograms: Fix memory leak problem. Affects Kernel versions >= e92c490f104993cea35e5f5d5108ac12df1850ac, < ecc6dec12c33aa92c086cd702af9f544ddaf3c75. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tracing/histograms package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for collecting and analyzing performance data through histograms. It provides a mechanism for tracking and measuring various events within the kernel. The package is an integral part of the Linux operating system and is widely used in various distributions. However, a memory leak vulnerability has been identified in this package, which can lead to resource exhaustion and potential system instability.
Vulnerability Detail
The memory leak vulnerability in the tracing/histograms package allows an attacker to cause a continuous allocation of memory resources without proper deallocation. This can result in a gradual depletion of available memory, leading to system slowdown, instability, or even denial of service. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.4.69 of the Linux Kernel and was fixed in version v5.4.207. The specific commit that addressed the issue is ecc6dec12c33aa92c086cd702af9f544ddaf3c75. It is important to note that the impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to apply the fix by updating the Linux Kernel.
Conclusion
The memory leak vulnerability in the tracing/histograms package of the Linux Kernel can have serious implications on system performance and stability. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The tracing/histograms package is a component of the Linux Kernel that allows for the collection and analysis of performance data through histograms.
The memory leak vulnerability can lead to resource exhaustion, system slowdown, instability, or denial of service.
You can use tools like Vulert to check if your system is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert uses a manifest file like package-lock.json to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
You can refer to the references link provided in the vulnerability details for more information about the fix and the vulnerability.
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