GSD-2022-1001917 ALSA: pcm: Fix potential AB/BA lock with buffer_mutex and mmap_lock

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A race condition in the Linux Kernel ALSA PCM subsystem can cause a deadlock, leading to denial of service for local users.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1001917?

GSD-2022-1001917 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

ALSA: pcm: Fix potential AB/BA lock with buffer_mutex and mmap_lock

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 7777744e92a0b30e3e0cce2758d911837011ebd9, it was introduced in version v5.15.32 by commit 47711ff10c7e126702cfa725f6d86ef529d15a5f. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001917?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001917?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001917 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001917 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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