GSD-2022-1004447 dm raid: fix KASAN warning in raid5_add_disks

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A KASAN warning in the Linux kernel's dm raid module indicates potential memory corruption, requiring local high-privilege access to trigger.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1004447?

GSD-2022-1004447 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

dm raid: fix KASAN warning in raid5_add_disks

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 v5.15.53 by commit d5b06039b195d4b6f94f5d345b1e4ac1975a9832. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004447?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004447?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004447 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is GSD-2022-1004447 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004447 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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