GSD-2022-1000605 efi: runtime: avoid EFIv2 runtime services on Apple x86 machines
The Linux kernel avoids EFIv2 runtime services on Apple x86 machines to prevent potential system instability or crashes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000605?
GSD-2022-1000605 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
efi: runtime: avoid EFIv2 runtime services on Apple x86 machines
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 v5.16.5 by commit a4085859411c825c321c9b55b8a9dc5a128a6684. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000605?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000605?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000605 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000605 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000605 in the wild and no public exploit code.