GSD-2022-1000454 nvme: fix a possible use-after-free in controller reset during load
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel NVMe driver during controller reset allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- 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-2022-1000454?
GSD-2022-1000454 is an use after free 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
nvme: fix a possible use-after-free in controller reset during load
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 v5.15.25 by commit e043fb5a0336ee74614e26f0d9f36f1f5bb6d606. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000454?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000454?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000454 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1000454 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000454 in the wild and no public exploit code.