GSD-2022-1006195 md: call __md_stop_writes in md_stop
A missing write-stop call in the Linux kernel md driver can lead to a denial of service, requiring local privileged access to exploit.
- 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-2022-1006195?
GSD-2022-1006195 is a denial of service 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
md: call __md_stop_writes in md_stop
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 v4.14.292 by commit 1678ca35b80a94d474fdc31e2497ce5d7ed52512, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 48df498daf62e1292868005675331929305067f0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006195?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006195?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006195 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1006195 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006195 in the wild and no public exploit code.