GSD-2022-1000580 KVM: arm64: Avoid consuming a stale esr value when SError occur

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A stale ESR value in KVM arm64 can lead to incorrect handling of SError exceptions, potentially causing system instability or crashes.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1000580?

GSD-2022-1000580 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

KVM: arm64: Avoid consuming a stale esr value when SError occur

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 v5.15.22 by commit e1e852746997500f1873f60b954da5f02cc2dba3, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit defe21f49bc98b095300752aa1e19bb608f3e97d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000580?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000580?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000580 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000580 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000580 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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