GSD-2022-1004614 tick/nohz: unexport __init-annotated tick_nohz_full_setup()
Unexporting an init-annotated kernel function prevents potential misuse by loadable modules, though no specific security impact is proven.
- 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-2022-1004614?
GSD-2022-1004614 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
tick/nohz: unexport __init-annotated tick_nohz_full_setup()
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 v5.10.128 by commit c4ff3ffe0138234774602152fe67e3a898c615c6, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit ae9e557b5be2e285f48ee945d9c8faf75d4f6a66. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004614?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004614?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004614 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004614 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004614 in the wild and no public exploit code.