GSD-2022-1002170 powerpc: Fix virt_addr_valid() for 64-bit Book3E & 32-bit
A bug in the Linux kernel's powerpc virtual address validation function was fixed, with unproven security impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002170?
GSD-2022-1002170 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
powerpc: Fix virt_addr_valid() for 64-bit Book3E & 32-bit
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 v5.4.190 by commit deab81144d5a043f42804207fb76cfbd8a806978. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002170?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002170?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002170 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002170 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002170 in the wild and no public exploit code.