GSD-2022-1002345 kgdboc: fix return value of __setup handler

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Incorrect return value in kgdboc setup handler may cause unexpected behavior, requiring kernel patching for stability.

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Local or same network only
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1002345?

GSD-2022-1002345 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

kgdboc: fix return value of __setup handler

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 v4.19.238 by commit 1c3bb588b78e07f97e5a55fb523d103d124050a1, it was introduced in version v4.19.2 by commit df7ada33d6dc57926e25e4cf1a22e80b4f385884. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002345?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002345?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002345 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002345 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002345 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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