GSD-2021-1001608 xen/balloon: use a kernel thread instead a workqueue
A change in the Xen balloon driver implementation replaces a workqueue with a kernel thread, potentially addressing stability or resource management issues.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001608?
GSD-2021-1001608 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 v5.4.150 by commit 29917bbb07c30be295dece245c7c21872e1a6fbb. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001608?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001608?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001608 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001608 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001608 in the wild and no public exploit code.