GSD-2022-1007209 selinux: enable use of both GFP_KERNEL and GFP_ATOMIC in convert_context()
A bug in the Linux kernel SELinux module could cause a denial of service due to improper memory allocation flags.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007209?
GSD-2022-1007209 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022.
Official description
selinux: enable use of both GFP_KERNEL and GFP_ATOMIC in convert_context()
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 v5.10.152 by commit 2723875e9d677401d775a03a72abab7e9538c20c, it was introduced in version v5.0 by commit ee1a84fdfeedfd7362e9a8a8f15fedc3482ade2d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007209?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007209?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007209 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007209 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007209 in the wild and no public exploit code.