GSD-2023-1001984 io_uring: lock overflowing for IOPOLL
A race condition in the Linux kernel's io_uring IOPOLL mode can lead to lock overflow, potentially causing a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001984?
GSD-2023-1001984 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
io_uring: lock overflowing for IOPOLL
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 v6.1.7 by commit 7fc3990dad04a677606337ebc61964094d6cb41b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001984?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001984?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001984 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001984 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001984 in the wild and no public exploit code.