GSD-2022-1000752 KVM: x86/mmu: make apf token non-zero to fix bug

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A bug in KVM's asynchronous page fault token handling could lead to issues, fixed by ensuring the token is non-zero.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1000752?

GSD-2022-1000752 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

KVM: x86/mmu: make apf token non-zero to fix bug

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 v5.16.12 by commit 62040f5cd7d937de547836e747b6aa8212fec573. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000752?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000752?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000752 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000752 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000752 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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