GSD-2021-1001543 xen/balloon: use a kernel thread instead a workqueue
A change in the Xen balloon driver implementation from workqueue to kernel thread, 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-2021-1001543?
GSD-2021-1001543 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021.
Official description
xen/balloon: use a kernel thread instead a workqueue
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 v4.14.249 by commit c5d5a43dd2b649a0a290bfed00fb76d1aff89be6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001543?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001543?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001543 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001543 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001543 in the wild and no public exploit code.