GSD-2022-1002855 lockdown: also lock down previous kgdb use
Attackers with high privileges can bypass kernel lockdown restrictions by exploiting previous kgdb usage, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002855?
GSD-2022-1002855 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
lockdown: also lock down previous kgdb use
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 v5.18.1 by commit eca56bf0066ef2f1e7be0e3fa7564b85a309872c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002855?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002855?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002855 in the wild and no public exploit code.