GSD-2022-1001990 x86/Kconfig: Do not allow CONFIG_X86_X32_ABI=y with llvm-objcopy

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Prevents building the Linux kernel with X32 ABI enabled when using llvm-objcopy to avoid potential build issues or undefined behavior.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1001990?

GSD-2022-1001990 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.

Official description

x86/Kconfig: Do not allow CONFIG_X86_X32_ABI=y with llvm-objcopy

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 v5.10.111 by commit 9cb90f9ad5975ddfc90d0906b40e9c71c2eca44e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001990?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001990?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001990 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001990 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001990 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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