GSD-2023-1001855 mm/swapfile: add cond_resched() in get_swap_pages()
A missing scheduling point in the Linux kernel swap subsystem can cause system hangs, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2023-1001855?
GSD-2023-1001855 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mm/swapfile: add cond_resched() in get_swap_pages()
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 v6.1.11 by commit 49178d4d61e78aed8c837dfeea8a450700f196e2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001855?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001855?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2023-1001855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001855 in the wild and no public exploit code.