GSD-2023-1000941 cpufreq: Init completion before kobject_init_and_add()
A race condition in the Linux kernel cpufreq subsystem could lead to a denial of service due to improper initialization order.
- 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-2023-1000941?
GSD-2023-1000941 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
cpufreq: Init completion before kobject_init_and_add()
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 v5.15.87 by commit 8fb4c98f20dfca1237de2e3dfdbe78d156784fd3, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 4ebe36c94aed95de71a8ce6a6762226d31c938ee. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000941?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000941?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000941 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000941 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000941 in the wild and no public exploit code.