GSD-2022-1003939 extcon: Modify extcon device to be created after driver data is set
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
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003939?
GSD-2022-1003939 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 v4.14.283 by commit 6e721f3ad0535b24f19a62420f4da95212cf069c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003939?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003939?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003939 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003939 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003939 in the wild and no public exploit code.