GSD-2022-1004478 mm/slub: add missing TID updates on slab deactivation
A race condition in the Linux kernel SLUB allocator may allow local attackers to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004478?
GSD-2022-1004478 is a 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
mm/slub: add missing TID updates on slab deactivation
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 v5.15.54 by commit 0515cc9b6b24877f59b222ade704bfaa42caa2a6, it was introduced in version v3.6 by commit c17dda40a6a4ed95f035db38b7ba4fab0d99da44. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004478?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004478?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004478 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004478 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004478 in the wild and no public exploit code.