GSD-2022-1004748 mm/slub: add missing TID updates on slab deactivation

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Missing TID updates in the Linux kernel slab allocator can lead to race conditions, potentially allowing local attackers to escalate privileges or cause system crashes.

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-2022-1004748?

GSD-2022-1004748 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 v5.4.205 by commit e7e3e90d671078455a3a08189f89d85b3da2de9e, it was introduced in version v3.6 by commit c17dda40a6a4ed95f035db38b7ba4fab0d99da44. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004748?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004748?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004748 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004748 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004748 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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