GSD-2022-1003674 nbd: fix io hung while disconnecting device
A flaw in the Linux Kernel NBD driver causes an I/O hang during device disconnection, potentially leading to 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-2022-1003674?
GSD-2022-1003674 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 v5.4.198 by commit 69893d6d7f5c10d8306c1b5fc64b71efc91aa6cd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003674?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003674?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003674 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1003674 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003674 in the wild and no public exploit code.