GSD-2022-1002227 xen: fix is_xen_pmu()

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A potential security vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Xen PMU handling was identified and patched, though specific impact remains unproven.

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What is GSD-2022-1002227?

GSD-2022-1002227 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.

Official description

xen: fix is_xen_pmu()

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 v5.4.189 by commit ab2c789d1c0a3d0a682f7aa287754193471ff9f8, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit bf6dfb154d935725c9a2005033ca33017b9df439. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002227?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002227?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002227 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002227 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002227 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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