GSD-2022-1003165 dm crypt: make printing of the key constant-time
A timing side-channel in dm-crypt key printing could allow local attackers to recover encryption keys.
- 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-2022-1003165?
GSD-2022-1003165 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
dm crypt: make printing of the key constant-time
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 v5.17.13 by commit 7b1bba237411d0330bdb9074b5a8662e4229ad17. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003165?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003165?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003165 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003165 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003165 in the wild and no public exploit code.