GSD-2022-1004617 powerpc/prom_init: Fix kernel config grep

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A potential security issue in the Linux kernel's powerpc prom_init code related to configuration grep, with unproven impact.

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Attackable
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1004617?

GSD-2022-1004617 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 v5.10.129 by commit e188bbdb92292cc7b13103c3e1be6b845ce24a3b, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 26deb04342e343ac58ab05bc7d2345ff0be9b667. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004617?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004617?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004617 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004617 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004617 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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