GSD-2022-1000789 sched/fair: Fix fault in reweight_entity
A fault in the Linux kernel scheduler can cause a null pointer dereference, leading to a system crash or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000789?
GSD-2022-1000789 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022.
Official description
sched/fair: Fix fault in reweight_entity
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 v5.15.27 by commit e0bcd6b5779352aed88f2e538a82a39f1a7715bb, it was introduced in version v5.15.3 by commit 3869eecf050416a1d19bac60926f6b5d64b0aa58. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000789?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000789?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000789 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000789 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000789 in the wild and no public exploit code.