Vulnerability in Kernel: Fix HAVE_HARDLOCKUP_DETECTOR_ARCH build configuration

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

31/05/2021

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No i

Fix available

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Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1000262: powerpc: Fix HAVE_HARDLOCKUP_DETECTOR_ARCH build configuration. Affects Kernel versions >= 2104180a53698df5aec35aed5f840a26ade0551d, < 5a54afcc73bccd4c31a2c94b00fbb1ad733430ea. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The Kernel is a critical component of the Linux operating system that manages the system's resources and facilitates communication between hardware and software. It provides essential functionalities for the proper functioning of the system. The vulnerability in question affects the build configuration related to the HAVE_HARDLOCKUP_DETECTOR_ARCH feature in the powerpc architecture of the Kernel.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from an incorrect build configuration in the powerpc architecture of the Kernel, specifically related to the HAVE_HARDLOCKUP_DETECTOR_ARCH feature. This misconfiguration could potentially lead to security issues, although the exact impact and attack vectors have not been proven. The vulnerability was introduced in version v4.13 of the Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.12.4.

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 solution is to update the Kernel to the fixed version.

Conclusion

The vulnerability in the Kernel's powerpc architecture build configuration related to the HAVE_HARDLOCKUP_DETECTOR_ARCH feature has been identified and fixed in version v5.12.4. To ensure the security of systems, it is crucial to update the Kernel to the fixed version. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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