GSD-2022-1003525 driver core: Fix wait_for_device_probe() & deferred_probe_timeout interaction
A race condition in the Linux kernel driver core can lead to system instability or denial of service during device probe interactions.
- 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-2022-1003525?
GSD-2022-1003525 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
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 v5.10.122 by commit 71cbce75031aed26c72c2dc8a83111d181685f1b, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 35a672363ab3e8dfe4ebcadb4dd0b2d06bb85ebe. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003525?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003525?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003525 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003525 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003525 in the wild and no public exploit code.