GSD-2022-1002962 driver core: Fix wait_for_device_probe() & deferred_probe_timeout interaction
A flaw in the Linux kernel's driver core interaction with deferred probe timeout can lead to system hangs or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002962?
GSD-2022-1002962 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.
Official description
driver core: Fix wait_for_device_probe() & deferred_probe_timeout interaction
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 528229474e1cbb1b3451cb713d94aecb5f6ee264, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 35a672363ab3e8dfe4ebcadb4dd0b2d06bb85ebe. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002962?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002962?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002962 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1002962 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002962 in the wild and no public exploit code.