GSD-2022-1000479 scsi: ufs: Fix a deadlock in the error handler
A deadlock in the Linux Kernel UFS error handler can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1000479?
GSD-2022-1000479 is a denial of service 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
scsi: ufs: Fix a deadlock in the error handler
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 493c9e850677df8b4eda150c2364b1c1a72ed724. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000479?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000479?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1000479 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000479 in the wild and no public exploit code.