GSD-2022-1005760 ALSA: timer: Use deferred fasync helper
A race condition in the ALSA timer subsystem could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service via fasync handling issues.
- 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-2022-1005760?
GSD-2022-1005760 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ALSA: timer: Use deferred fasync helper
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 v5.10.138 by commit 658bc550a4ec7116e345a84f51c5de436b81e6c9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005760?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005760?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005760 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005760 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005760 in the wild and no public exploit code.