GSD-2022-1004370 efi/x86: use naked RET on mixed mode call wrapper
A potential security issue in the Linux Kernel EFI x86 mixed mode call wrapper requires a patch to ensure correct return behavior.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004370?
GSD-2022-1004370 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
efi/x86: use naked RET on mixed mode call wrapper
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 v5.15.57 by commit 554cf28b104d6f4a215304bbaae4bf7713b0ea0d, it was introduced in version v5.15.57 by commit 1d61a2988612ac0632134454d5407c63ae0b9d42. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004370?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004370?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004370 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004370 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004370 in the wild and no public exploit code.