GSD-2022-1002832 loop: implement ->free_disk

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A potential security issue in the Linux kernel loop device driver was addressed by implementing a free_disk function, though impact is unproven.

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Attackable
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1002832?

GSD-2022-1002832 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.

Official description

loop: implement ->free_disk

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 aadd1443aae7fe8956e3b11157827067f034406a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002832?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002832?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002832 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002832 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002832 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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