GSD-2022-1003744 mm, compaction: fast_find_migrateblock() should return pfn in the target zone

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A bug in Linux kernel memory compaction could cause system instability or crashes, requiring a kernel patch.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1003744?

GSD-2022-1003744 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

mm, compaction: fast_find_migrateblock() should return pfn in the target zone

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 v5.4.198 by commit f160e7b4b02a7369ac306c07a18102739d3415b8, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit 70b44595eafe9c7c235f076d653a268ca1ab9fdb. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003744?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003744?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003744 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1003744 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003744 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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