GSD-2022-1005218 tty: n_gsm: fix deadlock and link starvation in outgoing data path
A deadlock and link starvation issue in the Linux Kernel's n_gsm driver can cause denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005218?
GSD-2022-1005218 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.
Official description
tty: n_gsm: fix deadlock and link starvation in outgoing data path
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 7962a4b900099cf90e02859bb297f2c618d8d940, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit e1eaea46bb4020b38a141b84f88565d4603f8dd0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005218?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005218?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005218 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-2022-1005218 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005218 in the wild and no public exploit code.