GSD-2021-1000785 x86/kvm: Teardown PV features on boot CPU as well
Automated ID for a Linux Kernel KVM issue regarding PV feature teardown on boot CPU, 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-2021-1000785?
GSD-2021-1000785 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 25 Jun 2021.
Official description
x86/kvm: Teardown PV features on boot CPU as well
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 v5.10.43 by commit 38b858da1c58ad46519a257764e059e663b59ff2, it was introduced in version by commit . For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000785?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000785?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000785 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000785 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000785 in the wild and no public exploit code.