GSD-2022-1007317 xen/gntdev: Accommodate VMA splitting
A memory corruption issue in the Xen gntdev driver allows local attackers to cause denial of service or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007317?
GSD-2022-1007317 is a memory corruption 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
xen/gntdev: Accommodate VMA splitting
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 3c6a888e352283a14f37b9b433cd598a1a3a7dd0, it was introduced in version v2.6.38 by commit ab31523c2fcac557226bac72cbdf5fafe01f9a26. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007317?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007317?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007317 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1007317 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007317 in the wild and no public exploit code.