GSD-2022-1007642 Bluetooth: hci_sysfs: Fix attempting to call device_add multiple times
A race condition in the Linux Kernel Bluetooth subsystem allows multiple device_add calls, potentially causing a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1007642?
GSD-2022-1007642 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
Bluetooth: hci_sysfs: Fix attempting to call device_add multiple times
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 v4.9.331 by commit 4bcefec3636208b4c97536b26014d5935d5c10a0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007642?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007642?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007642 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007642 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007642 in the wild and no public exploit code.