GSD-2022-1007750 hugetlbfs: don't delete error page from pagecache
A flaw in the Linux kernel hugetlbfs subsystem could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering page cache errors.
- 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-2022-1007750?
GSD-2022-1007750 is a denial of service 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
hugetlbfs: don't delete error page from pagecache
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 ec667443b2dbc6cdbbac4073e51a17733158ec6a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007750?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007750?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007750 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1007750 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007750 in the wild and no public exploit code.