GSD-2022-1005955 kprobes: don't call disarm_kprobe() for disabled kprobes
A logic error in Linux kernel kprobes handling could lead to system instability or crashes when interacting with disabled probes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005955?
GSD-2022-1005955 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
kprobes: don't call disarm_kprobe() for disabled kprobes
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 b474ff1b20951f1eac75d100a93861e6da2b522b, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit 69d54b916d83872a0a327778a01af2a096923f59. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005955?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005955?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005955 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005955 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005955 in the wild and no public exploit code.