GSD-2022-1005072 ALSA: timer: Use deferred fasync helper
A race condition in the ALSA timer subsystem could lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to fix.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005072?
GSD-2022-1005072 is a 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
ALSA: timer: Use deferred fasync helper
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 v5.19.4 by commit 2dffd9478f76f843205443cabfe04875b9a05b34. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005072?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005072?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005072 in the wild and no public exploit code.