GSD-2021-1000233 powerpc/64: Fix the definition of the fixmap area
A fix for the fixmap area definition in the Linux kernel powerpc/64 architecture, with unproven security impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000233?
GSD-2021-1000233 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.
Official description
powerpc/64: Fix the definition of the fixmap area
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 v5.12.4 by commit a84df7c80bdac598d6ac9268ae578da6928883e8, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit 265c3491c4bc8d40587996d6ee2f447a7ccfb4f3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000233?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000233?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000233 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000233 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000233 in the wild and no public exploit code.