GSD-2023-1002279 tracing: Make sure trace_printk() can output as soon as it can be used

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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
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1002279?

GSD-2023-1002279 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 v4.14.305 by commit f97eb0ab066133483a65c93eb894748de2f6b598, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit e725c731e3bb1e892e7b564c945b121cb41d1087. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002279?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1002279?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002279 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1002279 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002279 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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