GSD-2022-1004268 perf arm-spe: Don't set data source if it's not a memory operation
A logic error in the Linux Kernel's ARM SPE perf tool incorrectly sets data sources for non-memory operations, potentially affecting profiling accuracy.
- 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-2022-1004268?
GSD-2022-1004268 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
perf arm-spe: Don't set data source if it's not a memory operation
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 v5.18.8 by commit 2e8e22b1799c701f1a11f11313b5b03012f2d726, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit e55ed3423c1bb29f97062f42ba3a94bbff5ab6a5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004268?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004268?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004268 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004268 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004268 in the wild and no public exploit code.