GSD-2022-1006100 drivers:md:fix a potential use-after-free bug
A use-after-free bug in the Linux Kernel MD driver could allow local attackers to execute code or escalate privileges.
- 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-2022-1006100?
GSD-2022-1006100 is an use after free 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
drivers:md:fix a potential use-after-free bug
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 v4.19.256 by commit e5b3dd2d92c4511e81f6e4ec9c5bb7ad25e03d13. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006100?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006100?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006100 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1006100 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006100 in the wild and no public exploit code.