GSD-2022-1003807 regulator: core: Fix enable_count imbalance with EXCLUSIVE_GET
A logic error in the Linux kernel regulator core can cause an enable_count imbalance, potentially leading to a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1003807?
GSD-2022-1003807 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
regulator: core: Fix enable_count imbalance with EXCLUSIVE_GET
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 cd4cfd99ec14f089ac202d7d6bd4277e401a54f7, it was introduced in version v5.0 by commit 5451781dadf85000665e0e2c3288e9e0f34b860a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003807?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003807?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003807 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1003807 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003807 in the wild and no public exploit code.