GSD-2022-1003196 nbd: fix io hung while disconnecting device

Not scored Published

An I/O hang occurs when disconnecting an NBD device, potentially causing a denial of service in the Linux kernel.

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-2022-1003196?

GSD-2022-1003196 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 v5.15.47 by commit c4ba982bd5084fa659ef518aaf159e4dab02ecda. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003196?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003196?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003196 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-2022-1003196 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003196 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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