GSD-2022-1005194 x86/kprobes: Update kcb status flag after singlestepping
A kernel logic error in x86 kprobes handling may allow local attackers to escalate privileges via single-stepping mechanisms.
- 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-2022-1005194?
GSD-2022-1005194 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
x86/kprobes: Update kcb status flag after singlestepping
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 663cdda2716b70751df9c7e60b81bd0850fdfe3c, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit 6256e668b7af9d81472e03c6a171630c08f8858a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005194?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005194?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005194 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005194 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005194 in the wild and no public exploit code.