GSD-2022-1001060 x86/mce: Work around an erratum on fast string copy instructions
A hardware erratum workaround in the Linux kernel prevents potential system instability or crashes during fast string copy operations.
- 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-2022-1001060?
GSD-2022-1001060 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
x86/mce: Work around an erratum on fast string copy instructions
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 ba37c73be3d5632f6fb9fa20b250ce45560ca85d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001060?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001060?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001060 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001060 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001060 in the wild and no public exploit code.