GSD-2021-1000086 perf/core: Fix unconditional security_locked_down() call

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A flaw in the Linux kernel allowed bypassing security lockdown restrictions, potentially enabling unauthorized access to restricted resources.

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-2021-1000086?

GSD-2021-1000086 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

perf/core: Fix unconditional security_locked_down() call

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 v5.12.2 by commit c7b0208ee370b89d20486fae71cd9abb759819c1, it was introduced in version v5.4 by commit b0c8fdc7fdb77586c3d1937050925b960743306e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000086?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000086?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000086 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000086 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000086 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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