GSD-2022-1000367 KVM: eventfd: Fix false positive RCU usage warning
A false positive RCU usage warning in KVM eventfd handling could potentially lead to system instability or denial of service for local attackers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000367?
GSD-2022-1000367 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
KVM: eventfd: Fix false positive RCU usage warning
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 v5.10.101 by commit dc129275a7f7076f2773d57061bca45af14396dd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000367?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000367?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000367 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000367 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000367 in the wild and no public exploit code.