GSD-2022-1006424 debugfs: add debugfs_lookup_and_remove()
A potential security issue in the Linux kernel debugfs subsystem was addressed by adding a lookup and remove function, though impact is unproven.
- 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-2022-1006424?
GSD-2022-1006424 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
debugfs: add debugfs_lookup_and_remove()
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 v5.4.213 by commit 9fc8c5fa423052e9b5c19939edbad7faf547bc59. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006424?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006424?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006424 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006424 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006424 in the wild and no public exploit code.