GSD-2022-1001988 virtio_console: eliminate anonymous module_init & module_exit
An automated ID flags a code quality issue in the Linux kernel virtio_console driver regarding anonymous module initialization, 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-2022-1001988?
GSD-2022-1001988 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
virtio_console: eliminate anonymous module_init & module_exit
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 c69b442125bf009fce26e15aa5616caf8a3673c3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001988?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001988?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001988 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001988 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001988 in the wild and no public exploit code.