GSD-2023-1000679 RISC-V: Align the shadow stack
An alignment issue in the RISC-V shadow stack implementation was fixed in the Linux kernel, potentially affecting memory safety mechanisms.
- 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-2023-1000679?
GSD-2023-1000679 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
RISC-V: Align the shadow stack
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 v6.0.16 by commit 7a270e44c9a9bd046742451e89a2abd93d96a79b, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 31da94c25aea835ceac00575a9fd206c5a833fed. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000679?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000679?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000679 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000679 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000679 in the wild and no public exploit code.