GSD-2022-1005404 kcm: fix strp_init() order and cleanup
A memory corruption flaw in the Linux kernel KCM module allows local attackers to cause denial of service or potentially escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005404?
GSD-2022-1005404 is a memory corruption 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
kcm: fix strp_init() order and cleanup
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 v5.15.66 by commit 55fb8c3baa8071c5d533a9ad48624e44e2a04ef5, it was introduced in version v4.15 by commit e5571240236c5652f3e079b1d5866716a7ad819c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005404?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005404?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005404 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1005404 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005404 in the wild and no public exploit code.