GSD-2022-1002677 tracing: Fix return value of trace_pid_write()
A bug in the Linux Kernel's trace_pid_write function returns an incorrect value, potentially affecting tracing functionality for local users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002677?
GSD-2022-1002677 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
tracing: Fix return value of trace_pid_write()
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 v5.18.3 by commit 7a85aedb11354191920e3a03bc6f0c49034a16a3, it was introduced in version v4.4 by commit 4909010788640b7101bf50cddb7c5e60172b4433. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002677?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002677?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002677 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002677 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002677 in the wild and no public exploit code.