GSD-2023-1001923 ptdma: pt_core_execute_cmd() should use spinlock

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A missing spinlock in the Linux kernel PTDMA driver can lead to race conditions, potentially causing 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-2023-1001923?

GSD-2023-1001923 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

ptdma: pt_core_execute_cmd() should use spinlock

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 v6.1.9 by commit 13ba563c2c8055ba8a637c9f70bb833b43cb4207, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit fa5d823b16a9442d609617abeec31da8b6afa224. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001923?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001923?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001923 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001923 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001923 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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