GSD-2022-1005376 KVM: x86/xen: Initialize Xen timer only once
A race condition in the KVM Xen timer initialization can lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1005376?
GSD-2022-1005376 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
KVM: x86/xen: Initialize Xen timer only once
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 9a9b5771e930f408c3419799000f76a9abaf2278, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit 536395260582be7443b0b35b0bbb89ffe3947f62. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005376?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005376?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005376 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005376 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005376 in the wild and no public exploit code.