GSD-2022-1002020 docs: sysctl/kernel: add missing bit to panic_print

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Missing documentation for a kernel panic print bit may lead to incomplete debugging information, requiring high privileges to exploit.

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

What is GSD-2022-1002020?

GSD-2022-1002020 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

docs: sysctl/kernel: add missing bit to panic_print

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 v5.10.110 by commit 415edc68b6522cc6b0fbe0a1a696416863c5c900, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit de6da1e8bcf0dd2058b950b127491821207679dc. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002020?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002020?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002020 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002020 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002020 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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