GSD-2022-1002892 extcon: Modify extcon device to be created after driver data is set
A race condition in the Linux kernel extcon subsystem could lead to undefined behavior if the device is accessed before driver data is initialized.
- 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-2022-1002892?
GSD-2022-1002892 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
extcon: Modify extcon device to be created after driver data is set
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 35ff1ac55d301efb3f467cf5426faaeb3452994b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002892?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002892?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002892 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002892 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002892 in the wild and no public exploit code.