# GSD-2021-1000479: powerpc/64s: Fix crashes when toggling entry flush barrier

> A flaw in the Linux kernel powerpc/64s entry flush barrier can cause system crashes, leading to denial of service.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Not stated
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 31 May 2021

## What is GSD-2021-1000479?

GSD-2021-1000479 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021. 

### Official description

powerpc/64s: Fix crashes when toggling entry flush barrier

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 v4.9.269 by commit 0c25a7bb697f2e6ee65b6d63782f675bf129511a, it was introduced in version v4.9.245 by commit fa4bf9f38184ed7ca4916eb64f8c767d1e279c1f. For more details please see the references link.

## Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000479?

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


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `Kernel` | Linux | All versions | None |

## How do I fix GSD-2021-1000479?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is GSD-2021-1000479 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000479 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GSD-2021-1000479 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GSD-2021-1000479 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021. 
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000479 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- Kernel (Linux): affected all versions; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2021-1000479/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2021-1000479/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2021-1000479

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