GSD-2022-1004512 powerpc/kasan: Silence KASAN warnings in __get_wchan()

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KASAN warnings in the Linux kernel powerpc architecture could potentially leak sensitive memory information, requiring a kernel patch to silence.

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-2022-1004512?

GSD-2022-1004512 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

powerpc/kasan: Silence KASAN warnings in __get_wchan()

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 v5.15.49 by commit 70d6d6874db3cdead1ea31eb4656f01a0b40bd6a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004512?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004512?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004512 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004512 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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