GSD-2022-1003711 net: mdio: unexport __init-annotated mdio_bus_init()
Unexporting an init-annotated function in the Linux kernel MDIO bus driver prevents potential misuse of internal initialization code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003711?
GSD-2022-1003711 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
net: mdio: unexport __init-annotated mdio_bus_init()
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 6a90a44d53428a3bf01bd80df9ba78b19959270c, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 90eff9096c01ba90cdae504a6b95ee87fe2556a3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003711?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003711?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003711 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003711 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003711 in the wild and no public exploit code.