GSD-2022-1006646 ACPI: PCC: Fix unintentional integer overflow

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An integer overflow in the Linux Kernel ACPI PCC driver can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to mitigate.

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-2022-1006646?

GSD-2022-1006646 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ACPI: PCC: Fix unintentional integer overflow

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 v6.0.7 by commit b96f226e777d63a07b9dfd15ad8e0badd09bfb8e, it was introduced in version v6.0.3 by commit 5d2f33c642bb391d6997f38215f476b1e2c3b43a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006646?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006646?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006646 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006646 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006646 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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