GSD-2022-1006859 Bluetooth: avoid hci_dev_test_and_set_flag() in mgmt_init_hdev()
A potential race condition in the Linux Kernel Bluetooth subsystem was identified and fixed, though specific security impacts remain unproven.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006859?
GSD-2022-1006859 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
Bluetooth: avoid hci_dev_test_and_set_flag() in mgmt_init_hdev()
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 e53c6180db8dd09de94e0a3bdf4fef6f5f9dd6e6, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 3f2893d3c142986aa935821460cb3adb77044722. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006859?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006859?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006859 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006859 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006859 in the wild and no public exploit code.