GSD-2022-1002712 list: fix a data-race around ep->rdllist

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A data race in the Linux kernel's epoll implementation can lead to system instability or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1002712?

GSD-2022-1002712 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

list: fix a data-race around ep->rdllist

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 e039c0b5985999b150594126225e1ee51df7b4c9, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit e59d3c64cba69b57263dff1d62838bc6a819ae37. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002712?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002712?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002712 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002712 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002712 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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