GSD-2022-1006708 io_uring: fix fdinfo sqe offsets calculation

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A flaw in Linux kernel io_uring fdinfo calculation may allow local attackers to read sensitive memory offsets, requiring a kernel patch.

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-2022-1006708?

GSD-2022-1006708 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

io_uring: fix fdinfo sqe offsets calculation

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 v6.0.3 by commit 5ecafa5a5889e25bb0be840ee71eba2677cdd05e, it was introduced in version v6.0.3 by commit c1796c6b2b46cd9b019935558702955ec48a6f9d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006708?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006708?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006708 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006708 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006708 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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