GSD-2021-1001666 md: fix a lock order reversal in md_alloc
A lock order reversal in the Linux kernel md_alloc function can lead to a race condition, potentially causing a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001666?
GSD-2021-1001666 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021.
Official description
md: fix a lock order reversal in md_alloc
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.70 by commit b18ba3f477a2fdd12d2ca2e01d2bd874968714e2, it was introduced in version v3.0 by commit b0140891a8cea36469f58d23859e599b1122bd37. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001666?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001666?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001666 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001666 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001666 in the wild and no public exploit code.