GSD-2022-1000812 bpf: Add schedule points in batch ops
Missing schedule points in BPF batch operations can cause system hangs, requiring kernel patching to prevent denial of service.
- 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-2022-1000812?
GSD-2022-1000812 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
bpf: Add schedule points in batch ops
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 v5.15.26 by commit 8628f489b749a4f9767991631921dbe3fbcdc784, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit aa2e93b8e58e18442edfb2427446732415bc215e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000812?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000812?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000812 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1000812 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000812 in the wild and no public exploit code.