GSD-2022-1001029 virtio_console: eliminate anonymous module_init & module_exit
An automated ID flags a code quality issue in the Linux kernel virtio_console module regarding anonymous module initialization, with unproven security impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001029?
GSD-2022-1001029 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
virtio_console: eliminate anonymous module_init & module_exit
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 v5.17.3 by commit 71612aee09ecea3475f8751dc841d75a011b1fd0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001029?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001029?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001029 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001029 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001029 in the wild and no public exploit code.