GSD-2022-1001017 arch/arm64: Fix topology initialization for core scheduling

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A topology initialization flaw in the Linux kernel's core scheduling on ARM64 may cause instability or incorrect behavior, requiring a kernel patch.

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-2022-1001017?

GSD-2022-1001017 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

arch/arm64: Fix topology initialization for core scheduling

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 v5.17.3 by commit c78a1b2d0bff678570c8dc9f14035606f5e5257d, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 9edeaea1bc452372718837ed2ba775811baf1ba1. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001017?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001017?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001017 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001017 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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