GSD-2022-1002884 nbd: fix io hung while disconnecting device

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A flaw in the Linux kernel NBD driver causes I/O hangs during device disconnection, potentially leading to 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-2022-1002884?

GSD-2022-1002884 is a denial of service 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 io hung while disconnecting device

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 54b06dc2a206b4d67349bb56b92d4bd32700b7b1. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002884?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002884?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002884 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is GSD-2022-1002884 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002884 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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