GSD-2022-1005948 ALSA: timer: Use deferred fasync helper
A race condition in the ALSA timer subsystem could lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to fix.
- 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-2022-1005948?
GSD-2022-1005948 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 v5.4.211 by commit dd9d894b4163bd768675e66a9ce3251e3e3bc7f6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005948?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005948?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005948 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005948 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005948 in the wild and no public exploit code.