SB2022102156 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel fscache



SB2022102156 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel fscache

Published: October 21, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022102156
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Missing release of memory after effective lifetime (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3630)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to missing release of memory after effective lifetime error within the __fscache_invalidate() function in fs/fscache/cookie.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.