Vulnerability in powerpc/papr_scm Package: Zero-Sized Stats Buffer Request
Summary
GSD-2022-1002603: powerpc/papr_scm: don't requests stats with '0' sized stats buffer. Affects Kernel versions >= b073096df4dec70d0436321b7093bad27ae91f9e, < e1295aab2ebcda1c1a9ed342baedc080e5c393e5. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The powerpc/papr_scm package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing the Persistent Memory (PMEM) on PowerPC systems. It provides an interface for accessing and controlling PMEM devices. The vulnerability in this package involves requesting statistics with a zero-sized stats buffer, which can lead to potential security issues.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises when the powerpc/papr_scm package allows the request of statistics with a zero-sized stats buffer. This can result in memory corruption or other security vulnerabilities. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause a denial-of-service condition. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
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 vulnerability in the powerpc/papr_scm package, which allows requesting stats with a zero-sized stats buffer, can have serious security implications. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The powerpc/papr_scm package is a component of the Linux Kernel that manages Persistent Memory (PMEM) on PowerPC systems.
The vulnerability can potentially lead to memory corruption, arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, or denial-of-service attacks.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.4 or later.
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
For more details about this vulnerability, refer to the vulnerability report at https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1002xxx/GSD-2022-1002603.json
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