GSD-2022-1006543 block: remove QUEUE_FLAG_DEAD

Not scored Published

Removal of QUEUE_FLAG_DEAD in Linux kernel block layer, potentially addressing an unproven security issue.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1006543?

GSD-2022-1006543 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 9 Oct 2022.

Official description

block: remove QUEUE_FLAG_DEAD

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 ab85cb5297f79526a805c6fe76bbe65dc7b8f25a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006543?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006543?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006543 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006543 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006543 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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