ARM: socfpga: Fix crash with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE
Summary
GSD-2021-1002371: ARM: socfpga: Fix crash with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE. Affects Kernel versions >= 9c4566a117a6fe404a0e49b27ac71b631945a70f, < 7afc6600ba3e2190a798c28898f132025d303d5a. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vulnerability affects the Kernel package in the Linux ecosystem. The Kernel is a critical component of the operating system that manages communication between hardware and software. It provides essential functions and services to enable the proper functioning of the system. The vulnerability specifically impacts the ARM socfpga configuration with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE enabled.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ARM socfpga configuration with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE enabled can lead to a crash. The exact impact and attack plausibility have not been proven yet. It is important to note that this vulnerability is fixed in Linux Kernel version v4.9.292 by commit 7afc6600ba3e2190a798c28898f132025d303d5a. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.8 by commit 9c4566a117a6fe404a0e49b27ac71b631945a70f.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
The vulnerability in the ARM socfpga configuration with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE enabled can lead to a crash. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.9.292 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is a potential crash in the ARM socfpga configuration with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE enabled.
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No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the fixed version of the Linux Kernel.
The attack plausibility of this vulnerability has not been proven yet. However, remote exploitation cannot be ruled out entirely.
There are no known instances of this vulnerability being exploited at this time.
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