GSD-2023-1001675 mm/hugetlb: fix PTE marker handling in hugetlb_change_protection()
Fixes PTE marker handling in hugetlb_change_protection within the Linux kernel, addressing a potential but unproven security issue.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001675?
GSD-2023-1001675 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jan 2023.
Official description
mm/hugetlb: fix PTE marker handling in hugetlb_change_protection()
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 v6.1.8 by commit 6062c992e912df1eedad52cf64efb3d48e8d35c5, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit 60dfaad65aa97fb6755b9798a6b3c9e79bcd5930. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001675?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001675?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001675 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001675 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001675 in the wild and no public exploit code.