Vulnerability in irqchip/armada-370-xp package
Summary
GSD-2022-1003874: irqchip/armada-370-xp: Do not touch Performance Counter Overflow on A375, A38x, A39x. Affects Kernel versions >= 28da06dfd9e4b04577c517f9c4b52aaa73e3d1c7, < 80c7e8487db94c19fcca3ad968d8cd363117cd3f. 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 support for interrupt handling on Armada 370-XP SoCs. This package is responsible for managing interrupts and ensuring proper execution of tasks on these specific systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The identified vulnerability in irqchip/armada-370-xp affects the A375, A38x, and A39x systems. It involves the mishandling of Performance Counter Overflow, which can potentially lead to security breaches. The exact impact and likelihood of an attack are yet to be proven. This vulnerability was introduced in version v4.1 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v4.19.247 by commit 80c7e8487db94c19fcca3ad968d8cd363117cd3f.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.19.247 or later. This update includes the necessary patch to address the Performance Counter Overflow issue in irqchip/armada-370-xp. Instructions for updating the Linux Kernel can be found in the official documentation.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The irqchip/armada-370-xp package in the Linux Kernel has been found to have a vulnerability related to Performance Counter Overflow on A375, A38x, and A39x systems. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.19.247 or later to address this issue. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
irqchip/armada-370-xp is a component of the Linux Kernel that handles interrupt management on Armada 370-XP SoCs.
This vulnerability affects the A375, A38x, and A39x systems.
The exact impact of this vulnerability is yet to be proven. It has the potential to be exploited for security breaches.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v4.19.247 or later.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
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