GSD-2022-1002302 mmmremap.c: avoid pointless invalidate_range_start/end on mremap(old_size=0)

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An optimization fix in the Linux kernel avoids unnecessary invalidation calls during mremap operations with zero old size.

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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1002302?

GSD-2022-1002302 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.

Official description

mmmremap.c: avoid pointless invalidate_range_start/end on mremap(old_size=0)

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 v4.19.238 by commit e2c328c2a8f9de8b761bd4025b66c63120c55761. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002302?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002302?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002302 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002302 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002302 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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