GSD-2022-1000404 copy_process(): Move fd_install() out of sighand->siglock critical section
A race condition in the Linux kernel's process creation could lead to system instability or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000404?
GSD-2022-1000404 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
copy_process(): Move fd_install() out of sighand->siglock critical section
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 v5.10.102 by commit 9fee985f9afa2fd5ee2c024d1a35b86e56bd1b63, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 6fd2fe494b17bf2dec37b610d23a43a72b16923a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000404?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000404?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000404 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000404 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000404 in the wild and no public exploit code.