GSD-2022-1006551 s390/dasd: fix Oops in dasd_alias_get_start_dev due to missing pavgroup
A missing pavgroup check in the s390 DASD driver causes a kernel Oops, leading to a local denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006551?
GSD-2022-1006551 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
s390/dasd: fix Oops in dasd_alias_get_start_dev due to missing pavgroup
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 v5.15.71 by commit d3a67c21b18f33c79382084af556557c442f12a6, it was introduced in version v2.6.25 by commit 8e09f21574ea3028d5629e5de759e0b196c690c5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006551?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006551?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006551 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006551 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006551 in the wild and no public exploit code.