GSD-2022-1002185 virtio_console: eliminate anonymous module_init & module_exit
Code cleanup in the virtio_console driver removes anonymous module initialization, with no proven security impact or attack vector identified.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002185?
GSD-2022-1002185 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
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 v5.4.189 by commit 3504b0a177208eda85bf472bbf7c9aa77d2b8343. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002185?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002185?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002185 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002185 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002185 in the wild and no public exploit code.