GSD-2022-1001754 block: Fix the maximum minor value is blk_alloc_ext_minor()
A bug in the Linux Kernel block layer's minor number allocation logic was fixed, 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-2022-1001754?
GSD-2022-1001754 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
block: Fix the maximum minor value is blk_alloc_ext_minor()
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 v5.15.33 by commit 5b9ac3727e4abb11c9cfbe9c0781fc05dfdd7cfb, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit 22ae8ce8b89241c94ac00c237752c0ffa37ba5ae. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001754?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001754?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001754 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001754 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001754 in the wild and no public exploit code.