GSD-2022-1005428 binder_alloc: add missing mmap_lock calls when using the VMA
Missing mmap_lock calls in the Linux kernel binder allocator can lead to race conditions, potentially causing crashes or privilege escalation for local attackers.
- 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-2022-1005428?
GSD-2022-1005428 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
binder_alloc: add missing mmap_lock calls when using the VMA
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 v5.15.64 by commit 577d9c05cc48c5242bcf719c06a5baf3105473ad, it was introduced in version v5.15.61 by commit 622ef885a89ad04cfb76ee478fb44f051125d1f1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005428?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005428?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005428 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005428 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005428 in the wild and no public exploit code.