GSD-2022-1007827 cxl/region: Fix region HPA ordering validation

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A validation flaw in the Linux Kernel CXL region HPA ordering could lead to undefined behavior, requiring local privileged access to exploit.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1007827?

GSD-2022-1007827 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

cxl/region: Fix region HPA ordering validation

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 v6.0.8 by commit 12316b9f7c18138ae656050cfd716728e27b7e2f, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 384e624bb211b406db40edc900bb51af8bb267d0. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007827?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007827?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007827 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007827 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007827 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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