GSD-2021-1002840 mm, hwpoison: fix condition in free hugetlb page path
A logic error in the Linux kernel's hugetlb page freeing path could potentially lead to system instability or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002840?
GSD-2021-1002840 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Dec 2021.
Official description
mm, hwpoison: fix condition in free hugetlb page path
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 v5.15.12 by commit 7a77e22fde6349d276f862a521d190ad932e711d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002840?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002840?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002840 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002840 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002840 in the wild and no public exploit code.