GSD-2023-1000072 riscv: Sync efi page table's kernel mappings before switching
The Linux kernel RISC-V EFI implementation fails to sync kernel mappings before switching page tables, potentially causing undefined behavior or crashes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000072?
GSD-2023-1000072 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
riscv: Sync efi page table's kernel mappings before switching
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 v6.0.12 by commit 96f479383d92944406d4b3f2bc03c2f640def9f1, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit b91540d52a08b65eb6a2b09132e1bd54fa82754c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000072?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000072?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000072 in the wild and no public exploit code.