GSD-2022-1005189 locking/csd_lock: Change csdlock_debug from early_param to __setup
A kernel parameter handling change in Linux may allow local attackers to bypass intended configuration restrictions, requiring high privileges to exploit.
- 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-2022-1005189?
GSD-2022-1005189 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
locking/csd_lock: Change csdlock_debug from early_param to __setup
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 v5.19.2 by commit b480d1e9a8c11ecc1c99dc01814b28e3103bd0a0, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit 8d0968cc6b8ffd8496c2ebffdfdc801f949a85e5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005189?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005189?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005189 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005189 in the wild and no public exploit code.