GSD-2022-1006328 cgroup: Add missing cpus_read_lock() to cgroup_attach_task_all()

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A missing lock in the Linux kernel cgroup subsystem can lead to a race condition, potentially causing a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1006328?

GSD-2022-1006328 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 2 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

cgroup: Add missing cpus_read_lock() to cgroup_attach_task_all()

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 v5.19.11 by commit 99bc25748e394d17f9e8b10cc7f273b8e64c1c7e, it was introduced in version v5.19.9 by commit c0deb027c99c099aa6b831e326bfba802b25e774. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006328?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006328?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006328 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006328 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006328 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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