GSD-2022-1001979 IB/rdmavt: add lock to call to rvt_error_qp to prevent a race condition
A race condition in the Linux Kernel InfiniBand driver could lead to system instability or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001979?
GSD-2022-1001979 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
IB/rdmavt: add lock to call to rvt_error_qp to prevent a race condition
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 v5.10.111 by commit 43c2d7890ecabe527448a6c391fb2d9a5e6bbfe0, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit d757c60eca9b22f4d108929a24401e0fdecda0b1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001979?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001979?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001979 in the wild and no public exploit code.