GSD-2022-1006903 arm64: mte: Avoid setting PG_mte_tagged if no tags cleared or restored
A logic error in Linux kernel MTE handling could lead to incorrect tag state, potentially affecting memory tagging integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006903?
GSD-2022-1006903 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022.
Official description
arm64: mte: Avoid setting PG_mte_tagged if no tags cleared or restored
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 v6.0.3 by commit 749e9fc18b1e1a3f93a9512e91bd7f93002d2821, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 69e3b846d8a753f9f279f29531ca56b0f7563ad0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006903?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006903?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006903 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006903 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006903 in the wild and no public exploit code.