Boundary Condition Vulnerability in power: supply: core
Summary
GSD-2022-1004154: power: supply: core: Fix boundary conditions in interpolation. Affects Kernel versions >= a4585ba2050f460f749bbaf2b67bd56c41e30283, < a762cee5d933fe4e2e1b773d60fc74fb8248d8c4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The power: supply: core package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing power supply operations. It provides essential functionality for power management, including handling power sources, voltage regulation, and power distribution. This vulnerability affects the core module of the power supply package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in power: supply: core is related to boundary conditions in interpolation. It can potentially be exploited by an attacker to manipulate power supply operations and cause unexpected behavior or system instability. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.17 of the Linux Kernel and was fixed in version v5.18.13. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the power: supply: core package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a boundary condition issue in interpolation. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.13 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The power: supply: core package is a component of the Linux Kernel that handles power supply operations and management.
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it could potentially lead to system instability or unexpected behavior in power supply operations.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.13 or later.
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
For more details, refer to the vulnerability report at Vulert: Vulert Scanner
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