GSD-2022-1007374 nbd: Fix hung when signal interrupts nbd_start_device_ioctl()
A local attacker can cause a system hang in the Linux Kernel NBD driver by interrupting a specific ioctl call with a signal.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007374?
GSD-2022-1007374 is a denial of service 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
nbd: Fix hung when signal interrupts nbd_start_device_ioctl()
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 v5.4.220 by commit 3575949513ea3b387b30dac1e69468a923c86caf. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007374?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007374?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007374 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1007374 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007374 in the wild and no public exploit code.