GSD-2022-1004240 powerpc/prom_init: Fix kernel config grep
A build-time configuration grep error in the Linux kernel powerpc prom_init code was fixed, with no proven security impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004240?
GSD-2022-1004240 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
powerpc/prom_init: Fix kernel config grep
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 v5.18.10 by commit cb9620ae71aff4f8d29300b2c7c6f25533df9bbb, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 26deb04342e343ac58ab05bc7d2345ff0be9b667. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004240?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004240?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004240 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004240 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004240 in the wild and no public exploit code.