GSD-2022-1001421 coredump: Use the vma snapshot in fill_files_note
A race condition in the Linux kernel coredump handler can lead to system instability or crashes, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1001421?
GSD-2022-1001421 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
coredump: Use the vma snapshot in fill_files_note
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 v5.16.19 by commit c8015981eaa5bd8901a145c8d1253592a5619d2b, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit a07279c9a8cd7dbd321640ff7210591599ee00a4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001421?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001421?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001421 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001421 in the wild and no public exploit code.