GSD-2022-1003822 extcon: Modify extcon device to be created after driver data is set

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A race condition in the Linux kernel extcon subsystem could lead to undefined behavior if the device is created before driver data is set.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1003822?

GSD-2022-1003822 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.

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 v4.19.247 by commit cb81ea998c461868d1168411a867d8ffee12f23f. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003822?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003822?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003822 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1003822 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003822 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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