GSD-2022-1003933 nbd: call genl_unregister_family() first in nbd_cleanup()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel NBD module cleanup routine can lead to system crashes or potential instability.
- 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-2022-1003933?
GSD-2022-1003933 is an use after free 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: call genl_unregister_family() first in nbd_cleanup()
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 v4.14.283 by commit 8a1435c862ea09b06be7acda325128dc08458e25. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003933?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003933?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003933 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1003933 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003933 in the wild and no public exploit code.