GSD-2022-1002230 NFS: remove unneeded check in decode_devicenotify_args()
An unneeded check in the NFS device notify decoder was removed, potentially addressing a minor logic flaw or cleanup issue in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002230?
GSD-2022-1002230 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
NFS: remove unneeded check in decode_devicenotify_args()
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 efc605469e4773690bfd09aee946ebd62bde7609, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit a4f743a6bb201662962fa888e3f978583d61691e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002230?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002230?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002230 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002230 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002230 in the wild and no public exploit code.