GSD-2022-1000542 gcc-plugins/stackleak: Use noinstr in favor of notrace

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An automated ID flags a potential security issue in the Linux kernel stackleak plugin, requiring a patch to address unproven impact.

Exploited in the wild
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Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1000542?

GSD-2022-1000542 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022.

Official description

gcc-plugins/stackleak: Use noinstr in favor of notrace

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 v5.16.11 by commit e37b6b90f7500eb97fb804624627f9deab461acc. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000542?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000542?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000542 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000542 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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