GSD-2022-1008331 dm ioctl: fix misbehavior if list_versions races with module loading

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A race condition in the Linux kernel device-mapper ioctl handler can cause misbehavior, potentially leading to denial of service.

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-2022-1008331?

GSD-2022-1008331 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 v4.9.334 by commit 0c8d4112df329bf3dfbf27693f918c3b08676538. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008331?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1008331?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008331 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1008331 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008331 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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