GSD-2022-1003183 x86/fpu: KVM: Set the base guest FPU uABI size to sizeof(struct kvm_xsave)

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A potential security issue in the Linux Kernel KVM FPU handling was identified and fixed, though specific impact remains unproven.

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-2022-1003183?

GSD-2022-1003183 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.

Official description

x86/fpu: KVM: Set the base guest FPU uABI size to sizeof(struct kvm_xsave)

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 v5.17.13 by commit 9cf15ebb7dedfe2f27120743b8ea8441c99ac73c, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit be50b2065dfa3d88428fdfdc340d154d96bf6848. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003183?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003183?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1003183 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003183 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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