GSD-2022-1007979 fscrypt: stop using keyrings subsystem for fscrypt_master_key
The Linux kernel fscrypt subsystem was refactored to stop using the keyrings subsystem for master keys, addressing a potential security concern.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007979?
GSD-2022-1007979 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022.
Official description
fscrypt: stop using keyrings subsystem for fscrypt_master_key
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 v5.15.78 by commit e6f4fd85ef1ee6ab356bfbd64df28c1cb73aee7e, it was introduced in version v5.4 by commit 22d94f493bfb408fdd764f7b1d0363af2122fba5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007979?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007979?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007979 in the wild and no public exploit code.