Memory Leak Vulnerability in octeontx2-af
Summary
GSD-2021-1002567: octeontx2-af: Fix a memleak bug in rvu_mbox_init(). Affects Kernel versions >= 98c5611163603d3d8012b1bf64ab48fd932cf734, < 1c0ddef45b7e3dbe3ed073695d20faa572b7056a. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The octeontx2-af package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides support for the Cavium OCTEON TX2 family of processors. The package includes various drivers and firmware for managing and utilizing the features of these processors. One of the key functionalities of octeontx2-af is the rvu_mbox_init() function, which initializes the mailbox subsystem used for communication between different components of the processor.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as GSD-2021-1002567 is a memory leak bug in the rvu_mbox_init() function of octeontx2-af. This bug can lead to memory leakage, where allocated memory is not properly freed, causing a gradual depletion of available memory resources. Although the impact and attack plausibility have not been proven, if exploited, this vulnerability could result in system instability, performance degradation, and potential denial-of-service conditions. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.12 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.15.7.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the memory leak vulnerability in the rvu_mbox_init() function of octeontx2-af can lead to memory leakage and potential system instability. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.7 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to memory leakage, system instability, performance degradation, and potential denial-of-service conditions.
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No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version v5.15.7 or later.
No known exploits have been reported for this vulnerability at the moment.
You can find more information about this vulnerability, including the fix commit and affected versions, in the GSD-2021-1002567 JSON file available at https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2021/1002xxx/GSD-2021-1002567.json.
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