GSD-2022-1006467 cgroup: cgroup_get_from_id() must check the looked-up kn is a directory
A missing directory check in the Linux kernel cgroup subsystem can lead to a system crash or denial of service.
- 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-2022-1006467?
GSD-2022-1006467 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 9 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cgroup: cgroup_get_from_id() must check the looked-up kn is a directory
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 v6.0 by commit df02452f3df069a59bc9e69c84435bf115cb6e37, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 6b658c4863c15936872a93c9ee879043bf6393c9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006467?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006467?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006467 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006467 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006467 in the wild and no public exploit code.