GSD-2022-1004439 powerpc/memhotplug: Add add_pages override for PPC

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A potential security issue in the Linux kernel powerpc memory hotplug module was identified and fixed, though specific impact remains unproven.

Exploited in the wild
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Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1004439?

GSD-2022-1004439 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.

Official description

powerpc/memhotplug: Add add_pages override for PPC

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 v5.15.53 by commit 89296ac435e2cf8a5101f7fab8f0c7b754b92052, it was introduced in version v5.15.34 by commit fddb88bd266f4513abab7c36bca98935c9148a98. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004439?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004439?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004439 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004439 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004439 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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