GSD-2022-1005933 loop: Check for overflow while configuring loop
An integer overflow in the Linux kernel loop device configuration can lead to a denial of service, requiring a local attacker with low privileges.
- 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-2022-1005933?
GSD-2022-1005933 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
loop: Check for overflow while configuring loop
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 v5.4.212 by commit 13b2856037a651ba3ab4a8b25ecab3e791926da3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005933?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005933?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005933 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005933 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005933 in the wild and no public exploit code.