GSD-2022-1004958 USB: core: Prevent nested device-reset calls
A flaw in the Linux Kernel USB core allows nested device-reset calls, potentially leading to 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-2022-1004958?
GSD-2022-1004958 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
USB: core: Prevent nested device-reset calls
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 v5.19.8 by commit d5eb850b3e8836197a38475840725260b9783e94. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004958?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004958?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004958 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1004958 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004958 in the wild and no public exploit code.