GSD-2022-1006203 powerpc/64: Init jump labels before parse_early_param()
A kernel initialization ordering issue in powerpc/64 could lead to instability or crashes during early boot, requiring a patch to ensure jump labels are initialized correctly.
- 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-2022-1006203?
GSD-2022-1006203 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
powerpc/64: Init jump labels before parse_early_param()
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 v4.14.291 by commit 8992141cb88f1d99fd11580f4423634700a99240. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006203?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006203?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006203 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006203 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006203 in the wild and no public exploit code.