GSD-2023-1000162 nvme: fix SRCU protection of nvme_ns_head list
A race condition in the Linux kernel NVMe driver's SRCU protection can lead to system instability or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000162?
GSD-2023-1000162 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
nvme: fix SRCU protection of nvme_ns_head list
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 v5.15.82 by commit 787d81d4eb150e443e5d1276c6e8f03cfecc2302, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit e7d65803e2bb5bc739548b67a5fc72c626cf7e3b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000162?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000162?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000162 in the wild and no public exploit code.