GSD-2021-1001703 swiotlb-xen: ensure to issue well-formed XENMEM_exchange requests
The Linux kernel swiotlb-xen component may issue malformed memory exchange requests, potentially causing instability or errors.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001703?
GSD-2021-1001703 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021.
Official description
swiotlb-xen: ensure to issue well-formed XENMEM_exchange requests
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 v5.14.11 by commit 2e4a7695c8df896ad325610a87a776f185c62ee1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001703?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001703?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001703 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001703 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001703 in the wild and no public exploit code.