GSD-2021-1002499 x86/xen: Add xenpv_restore_regs_and_return_to_usermode()
Automated discovery ID for a Linux Kernel change regarding Xen PV register restoration, 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-2021-1002499?
GSD-2021-1002499 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021.
Official description
x86/xen: Add xenpv_restore_regs_and_return_to_usermode()
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 v5.10.84 by commit 2015ffa3a4c2b058627558ef39b3cce6fe422bf4, it was introduced in version v4.15 by commit 7f2590a110b837af5679d08fc25c6227c5a8c497. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002499?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002499?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002499 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002499 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002499 in the wild and no public exploit code.