GSD-2022-1002057 gcc-plugins/stackleak: Exactly match strings instead of prefixes

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A logic flaw in the Linux kernel stackleak plugin allowed prefix matching instead of exact string matching, potentially bypassing security checks.

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-2022-1002057?

GSD-2022-1002057 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.

Official description

gcc-plugins/stackleak: Exactly match strings instead of prefixes

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 v5.10.110 by commit 9d1d8e5e42941d3a51f7cde3bee93c2b47838aaa. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002057?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002057?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002057 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002057 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002057 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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