GSD-2022-1007971 ACPI: APEI: Fix integer overflow in ghes_estatus_pool_init()
An integer overflow in the Linux Kernel ACPI APEI driver can lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007971?
GSD-2022-1007971 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022.
Official description
ACPI: APEI: Fix integer overflow in ghes_estatus_pool_init()
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 v5.15.78 by commit c50ec15725e005e9fb20bce69b6c23b135a4a9b7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007971?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007971?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007971 in the wild and no public exploit code.