GSD-2022-1002686 dmaengine: idxd: Fix the error handling path in idxd_cdev_register()
An error handling flaw in the Intel DSA driver may lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch for stability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002686?
GSD-2022-1002686 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.
Official description
dmaengine: idxd: Fix the error handling path in idxd_cdev_register()
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 c308a2e711a52a47f4b45e7add2b5200169e429a, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 42d279f9137ab7d5503836baec2739284b278d8f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002686?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002686?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002686 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002686 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002686 in the wild and no public exploit code.