GSD-2022-1003635 rcu-tasks: Fix race in schedule and flush work

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A race condition in the Linux kernel's RCU tasks subsystem can lead to system instability or denial of service.

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-2022-1003635?

GSD-2022-1003635 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

rcu-tasks: Fix race in schedule and flush work

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 v5.10.121 by commit 1c6c3f2336642fb3074593911f5176565f47ec41. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003635?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003635?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003635 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1003635 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003635 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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