GSD-2021-1000433 m68k: mvme147,mvme16x: Don't wipe PCC timer config bits
A kernel bug in m68k architecture incorrectly wipes PCC timer configuration bits, potentially causing system instability or denial of service.
- 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-2021-1000433?
GSD-2021-1000433 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
m68k: mvme147,mvme16x: Don't wipe PCC timer config bits
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 v5.4.119 by commit f6a90818a32058fca62cda3a2027a6a2364e1878, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 7529b90d051e4629884771ba2b1d3a87d2c6a9d7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000433?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000433?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000433 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000433 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000433 in the wild and no public exploit code.