GSD-2023-1002252 tracing: Make sure trace_printk() can output as soon as it can be used
A bug in the Linux kernel tracing subsystem prevented trace_printk from outputting immediately, requiring a patch to ensure correct logging behavior.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002252?
GSD-2023-1002252 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
tracing: Make sure trace_printk() can output as soon as it can be used
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 v4.19.272 by commit b94d7c7654356860dd7719120c7d15ba38b6162a, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit e725c731e3bb1e892e7b564c945b121cb41d1087. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002252?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002252?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002252 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002252 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002252 in the wild and no public exploit code.