GSD-2022-1006542 block: stop setting the nomerges flags in blk_cleanup_queue
A potential security issue in the Linux kernel block layer was identified and fixed, though specific impact remains unproven.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006542?
GSD-2022-1006542 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 9 Oct 2022.
Official description
block: stop setting the nomerges flags in blk_cleanup_queue
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 v5.19.12 by commit fdb28e9688154d6127a4ab4a0aef8b7090865f8a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006542?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006542?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006542 in the wild and no public exploit code.