GSD-2022-1001553 Bluetooth: hci_serdev: call init_rwsem() before p->open()

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A race condition in the Linux Kernel Bluetooth driver may cause system instability or denial of service due to improper semaphore initialization.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1001553?

GSD-2022-1001553 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

Official description

Bluetooth: hci_serdev: call init_rwsem() before p->open()

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 24608d8489cb3622f5ca968fb7996d193e4f9f81, it was introduced in version v4.16 by commit d73e172816652772114827abaa2dbc053eecbbd7. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001553?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001553?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001553 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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