GSD-2022-1004799 cgroup: Use separate src/dst nodes when preloading css_sets for migration
A race condition in Linux kernel cgroup migration allows local attackers to potentially escalate privileges or cause denial of service.
- 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-2022-1004799?
GSD-2022-1004799 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
cgroup: Use separate src/dst nodes when preloading css_sets for migration
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 v4.19.253 by commit cec2bbdcc14fbaa6b95ee15a7c423b05d97038be, it was introduced in version v3.16 by commit f817de98513d060023be4fa1d061b29a6515273e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004799?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004799?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004799 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004799 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004799 in the wild and no public exploit code.