Vulnerability in Kernel: watchdog: rzg2l_wdt: Fix 'BUG: Invalid wait context'
Summary
GSD-2022-1002637: watchdog: rzg2l_wdt: Fix 'BUG: Invalid wait context'. Affects Kernel versions >= 2cbc5cd0b55fa2310cc557c77b0665f5e00272de, < 0a635239cd5484d8f2e702713ccc49ec82aa7594. 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 system resources and facilitates communication between hardware and software. It provides essential functions for the proper functioning of the system. The watchdog subsystem in the Kernel is responsible for monitoring the system's health and ensuring its stability. One specific component, rzg2l_wdt, is used for watchdog functionality on the RZ/G2L SoC platform.
Vulnerability Detail
The watchdog component rzg2l_wdt in the Kernel has a vulnerability that can lead to a 'BUG: Invalid wait context' error. This vulnerability was introduced in Linux Kernel version v5.17 by commit 2cbc5cd0b55fa2310cc557c77b0665f5e00272de and fixed in version v5.18.4 by commit 0a635239cd5484d8f2e702713ccc49ec82aa7594. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. However, if exploited, it could potentially lead to system instability or crashes.
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.
Conclusion
The watchdog component rzg2l_wdt in the Kernel has a vulnerability that can lead to system instability or crashes. It is recommended to update the Kernel to version v5.18.4 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it could potentially lead to system instability or crashes.
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There is no known exploit for this vulnerability at the moment.
The recommended mitigation is to update the Kernel to the fixed version.
There are no specific temporary measures mentioned for this vulnerability. It is advisable to update the Kernel as soon as possible.
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