GSD-2022-1008277 dm ioctl: fix misbehavior if list_versions races with module loading
A race condition in the Linux kernel device-mapper ioctl allows local attackers to cause misbehavior or denial of service during module loading.
- 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-2022-1008277?
GSD-2022-1008277 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
dm ioctl: fix misbehavior if list_versions races with module loading
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 v4.14.300 by commit 6a818db0d5aecf80d4ba9e10ac153f60adc629ca. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008277?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008277?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008277 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1008277 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008277 in the wild and no public exploit code.