GSD-2022-1002883 nbd: fix race between nbd_alloc_config() and module removal
A race condition in the Linux kernel NBD module can lead to a denial of service during module removal.
- 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-2022-1002883?
GSD-2022-1002883 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
nbd: fix race between nbd_alloc_config() and module removal
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 v5.17.15 by commit 2888fa41985f93ed0a6837cfbb06bcbfd7fa2314. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002883?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002883?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002883 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002883 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002883 in the wild and no public exploit code.