Memory Leak Vulnerability in gpu: host1x
Summary
GSD-2022-1001533: gpu: host1x: Fix a memory leak in 'host1x_remove()'. Affects Kernel versions >= 8474b02531c4881a762c52ef869c52429e38633f, < 5124a344983e1b9670dae7add0e4d00d589aabcd. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The gpu: host1x package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides functionality for managing the host1x hardware on NVIDIA Tegra SoCs. The host1x hardware is responsible for managing the communication between the GPU and other system components. This vulnerability affects versions of the Linux Kernel from v4.13 to v5.16.18. The vulnerability allows for a memory leak in the 'host1x_remove()' function, which can lead to resource exhaustion and potential system instability.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'host1x_remove()' function of the gpu: host1x package allows for a memory leak. When this function is called to remove the host1x hardware, it fails to properly release allocated memory, resulting in a memory leak. This can lead to resource exhaustion over time, potentially causing system instability and performance degradation. The vulnerability was introduced in version v4.13 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.16.19.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the latest version to mitigate the risk.
Conclusion
The memory leak vulnerability in the gpu: host1x package can lead to resource exhaustion and potential system instability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.16.19 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can lead to a memory leak, which can result in resource exhaustion and potential system instability.
You can check the version of the Linux Kernel installed on your system. If it is between v4.13 and v5.16.18, your system may be affected.
There is no known exploit for this vulnerability at this time.
There are no reported incidents related to this vulnerability at this time.
You can find more information about the fix in the Linux Kernel commit 5124a344983e1b9670dae7add0e4d00d589aabcd.
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