GSD-2022-1001951 gcc-plugins: latent_entropy: use /dev/urandom
The Linux kernel latent entropy plugin used a weak random source, potentially reducing entropy quality for security features.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001951?
GSD-2022-1001951 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
gcc-plugins: latent_entropy: use /dev/urandom
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 v5.10.112 by commit cc21ae932656483b07982afcec7e38a5bd6acc0c, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit 38addce8b600ca335dc86fa3d48c890f1c6fa1f4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001951?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001951?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001951 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001951 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001951 in the wild and no public exploit code.