GSD-2022-1007746 ata: libata-transport: fix error handling in ata_tlink_add()

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Improper error handling in the Linux kernel's libata transport layer could lead to a denial of service condition.

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-2022-1007746?

GSD-2022-1007746 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

ata: libata-transport: fix error handling in ata_tlink_add()

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 d5234480ca822bdcf03fe4d6a590ddcb854558f7, it was introduced in version v2.6.37 by commit d9027470b88631d0956ac37cdadfdeb9cdcf2c99. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007746?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007746?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007746 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007746 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007746 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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