GSD-2022-1004818 dm raid: fix KASAN warning in raid5_add_disks
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
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004818?
GSD-2022-1004818 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 v4.19.251 by commit 3553a69bb52be2deba61d0ca064c41aee842bb35. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004818?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004818?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004818 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-2022-1004818 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004818 in the wild and no public exploit code.