GSD-2022-1006286 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 local access to exploit.
- 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-2022-1006286?
GSD-2022-1006286 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 v4.9.327 by commit 18e28817cb516b39de6281f6db9b0618b2cc7b42. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006286?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006286?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006286 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006286 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006286 in the wild and no public exploit code.