GSD-2022-1002477 MIPS: fix fortify panic when copying asm exception handlers
A flaw in the Linux Kernel MIPS architecture causes a panic when copying exception handlers, potentially leading to a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002477?
GSD-2022-1002477 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
MIPS: fix fortify panic when copying asm exception handlers
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 v4.9.311 by commit fc283677599b5b13e5e2734abb8829adb8c02ce1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002477?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002477?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002477 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1002477 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002477 in the wild and no public exploit code.