GSD-2022-1003667 extcon: Modify extcon device to be created after driver data is set
A race condition in the Linux kernel extcon subsystem could allow local attackers to cause a 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-2022-1003667?
GSD-2022-1003667 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
extcon: Modify extcon device to be created after driver data is set
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 v5.4.198 by commit d472c78cc82999d07bd09193a6718016ce9cd386. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003667?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003667?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003667 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003667 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003667 in the wild and no public exploit code.