GSD-2022-1005688 RISC-V: Fixup schedule out issue in machine_crash_shutdown()
A scheduling issue in the RISC-V crash shutdown path can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005688?
GSD-2022-1005688 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022.
Official description
RISC-V: Fixup schedule out issue in machine_crash_shutdown()
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 v5.15.61 by commit 150573c60c021b2c0051d55976f190df1064bd08, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit e53d28180d4d0fd12b6d2bde49cb87aa775b6ba8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005688?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005688?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005688 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-2022-1005688 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005688 in the wild and no public exploit code.