GSD-2022-1007701 perf/x86/amd: Fix crash due to race between amd_pmu_enable_all, perf NMI and throttling
A race condition in the Linux kernel AMD PMU driver can cause a system crash, requiring local access to exploit.
- 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-2022-1007701?
GSD-2022-1007701 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
perf/x86/amd: Fix crash due to race between amd_pmu_enable_all, perf NMI and throttling
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 v6.0.10 by commit fd5e454b856ed86b090336e269695d9908609b71, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit ada543459cab7f653dcacdaba4011a8bb19c627c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007701?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007701?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007701 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007701 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007701 in the wild and no public exploit code.