GSD-2023-1000116 rtc: cmos: Fix event handler registration ordering issue
A race condition in the Linux kernel RTC CMOS driver event handler registration may cause instability, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000116?
GSD-2023-1000116 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
rtc: cmos: Fix event handler registration ordering issue
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 v5.15.86 by commit 60c6e563a843032cf6ff84b2fb732cd8754fc10d, it was introduced in version v5.15.86 by commit d3aa0834691fb5cc4d0a2d94f360319cd93db841. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000116?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000116?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000116 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000116 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000116 in the wild and no public exploit code.