Voluntarily Schedule During Key Setting in s390/gmap
Summary
GSD-2022-1002528: s390/gmap: voluntarily schedule during key setting. Affects Kernel versions < bc748d55ae36c0d28ea788e711e9cff5f2168722. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The s390/gmap package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing the memory mapping of the s390 architecture. It provides functionality for mapping virtual addresses to physical addresses and plays a crucial role in the overall system performance. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the package that allows for voluntary scheduling during key setting.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in s390/gmap arises when voluntary scheduling occurs during the key setting process. This can lead to potential security risks, although the actual impact and attack plausibility have not been proven yet. The vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.18.4 through commit bc748d55ae36c0d28ea788e711e9cff5f2168722. It is important to update to this version to mitigate the vulnerability.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to apply the fix by updating the Linux Kernel to the patched version.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in s390/gmap that allows for voluntary scheduling during key setting has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.18.4. It is crucial to update to this version or later to mitigate the potential security risks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The s390/gmap package is a component of the Linux Kernel that manages the memory mapping of the s390 architecture.
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it has the potential to pose security risks.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.4 or later.
No specific workarounds have been mentioned. Updating the Linux Kernel is the recommended approach.
For more details about this vulnerability, refer to the provided references link.
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