Vulnerability in irqchip/armada-370-xp package
Summary
GSD-2022-1002664: irqchip/armada-370-xp: Do not touch Performance Counter Overflow on A375, A38x, A39x. Affects Kernel versions >= 28da06dfd9e4b04577c517f9c4b52aaa73e3d1c7, < a8b3881d6825593956737b676ce631fc86f5944d. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The irqchip/armada-370-xp package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides functionality related to interrupt handling for the Armada 370-XP SoC. This package is vulnerable to a specific issue that involves the mishandling of Performance Counter Overflow on A375, A38x, and A39x processors.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in irqchip/armada-370-xp arises from improper handling of Performance Counter Overflow on A375, A38x, and A39x processors. This vulnerability was introduced in version v4.1 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.18.3. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. However, if exploited, it could potentially lead to security breaches or system instability.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the irqchip/armada-370-xp package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a Performance Counter Overflow issue on A375, A38x, and A39x processors. It is crucial to update the kernel to version v5.18.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is currently unknown. However, if exploited, it could potentially lead to security breaches or system instability.
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Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.18.3. It is recommended to update your kernel to this version or later.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. Updating to the fixed version of the Linux Kernel is the recommended solution.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2022-1002664 JSON file available on the GitHub repository of the Cloud Security Alliance's GSD Database (https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1002xxx/GSD-2022-1002664.json).
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