GSD-2023-1002029 mm/swapfile: add cond_resched() in get_swap_pages()
A missing scheduling check 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-2023-1002029?
GSD-2023-1002029 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 v5.15.93 by commit 5dbe1ebd56470d03b78fc31491a9e4d433106ef2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002029?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002029?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002029 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2023-1002029 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002029 in the wild and no public exploit code.