Memory Leak Vulnerability in coresight: syscfg
Summary
GSD-2022-1001628: coresight: syscfg: Fix memleak on registration failure in cscfg_create_device. Affects Kernel versions >= 85e2414c518a03a21dddd4bc88fec2723c5e1197, < a529af1f5a5c096f3e18f0d5a32cfcc3d82df1ec. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The coresight: syscfg package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing the configuration of coresight devices. Coresight is a debug and trace technology used in ARM-based systems. The syscfg module handles the registration and creation of coresight devices. It is an essential part of the kernel's functionality for debugging and tracing purposes.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified in the coresight: syscfg package is a memory leak issue that occurs when device registration fails during the creation process. This memory leak can lead to the exhaustion of system resources over time, potentially causing performance degradation or even system crashes. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.15 of the Linux Kernel and was 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 specific workaround provided for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
Conclusion
The memory leak vulnerability in coresight: syscfg can have serious consequences for system performance and stability. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance with vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Coresight is a debug and trace technology used in ARM-based systems. Syscfg is a module in the Linux Kernel responsible for managing the configuration of coresight devices.
The memory leak vulnerability in coresight: syscfg can lead to the exhaustion of system resources, potentially causing performance degradation or system crashes.
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No specific workaround is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
The fixed version of the Linux Kernel (v5.16.19 or later) can be obtained from the official Linux Kernel repository.
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