GSD-2021-1002761 io-wq: drop wqe lock before creating new worker
A potential race condition in the Linux kernel io-wq subsystem involving lock handling during worker creation, with unproven security impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002761?
GSD-2021-1002761 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Dec 2021.
Official description
io-wq: drop wqe lock before creating new worker
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 v5.15.11 by commit 11053a021937aa403c883d3e8ef78d8c5308f583, it was introduced in version v5.15.11 by commit 4b4e5bbf9386d4ec21d91c0cb0fd60b9bba778ec. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002761?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002761?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002761 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002761 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002761 in the wild and no public exploit code.