GSD-2022-1006911 net: thunderbolt: Enable DMA paths only after rings are enabled
A race condition in the Thunderbolt network driver could lead to system instability or denial of service if DMA paths are enabled before rings.
- 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-2022-1006911?
GSD-2022-1006911 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
net: thunderbolt: Enable DMA paths only after rings are enabled
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 53f15e731f0a4842177a1741a6e9c4a5ad4580ad, it was introduced in version v4.15 by commit e69b6c02b4c3b8d03be7136f90dd9551ad5a5a5e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006911?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006911?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006911 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006911 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006911 in the wild and no public exploit code.