GSD-2023-1001858 mm/khugepaged: fix ->anon_vma race
A race condition in the Linux kernel's khugepaged component can lead to system instability or crashes, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1001858?
GSD-2023-1001858 is a 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/khugepaged: fix ->anon_vma race
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 acb08187b5a83cdb9ac4112fae9e18cf983b0128, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit f3f0e1d2150b2b99da2cbdfaad000089efe9bf30. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001858?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001858?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001858 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001858 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001858 in the wild and no public exploit code.