GSD-2022-1000253 powerpc/32s: Fix kasan_init_region() for KASAN
A bug in the Linux kernel's KASAN initialization for PowerPC 32-bit systems can cause a crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000253?
GSD-2022-1000253 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Feb 2022.
Official description
powerpc/32s: Fix kasan_init_region() for KASAN
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 v5.15.19 by commit db37befafa536d1eed293fa5765ad781c3152071, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit 7974c4732642f710b5111165ae1f7f7fed822282. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000253?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000253?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000253 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000253 in the wild and no public exploit code.