GSD-2022-1005032 writeback: avoid use-after-free after removing device

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel writeback subsystem allows local attackers to potentially execute code or cause 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-2022-1005032?

GSD-2022-1005032 is an use after free 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

writeback: avoid use-after-free after removing device

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 v5.19.6 by commit 9a6c710f3bc10bc9cc23e1c080b53245b7f9d5b7, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 45a2966fd64147518dc5bca25f447bd0fb5359ac. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005032?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005032?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005032 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2022-1005032 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005032 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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