GSD-2022-1007698 arm64/mm: fix incorrect file_map_count for non-leaf pmd/pud
Incorrect file map count handling in the Linux kernel arm64 memory management subsystem may lead to resource accounting errors.
- 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-2022-1007698?
GSD-2022-1007698 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
arm64/mm: fix incorrect file_map_count for non-leaf pmd/pud
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 v6.0.10 by commit 2d458046df634088611d44fd77f45465e833ef78, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit 42b2547137f5c974bb1bfd657c869fe96b96d86f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007698?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007698?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007698 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007698 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007698 in the wild and no public exploit code.