GSD-2022-1003206 drivers: usb: host: Fix deadlock in oxu_bus_suspend()
A deadlock in the Linux kernel USB host driver can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1003206?
GSD-2022-1003206 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
drivers: usb: host: Fix deadlock in oxu_bus_suspend()
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 d888753872190abd18f68a7d77b9c7c367f0a7ab. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003206?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003206?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003206 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1003206 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003206 in the wild and no public exploit code.