Vulnerability in ARM: socfpga with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE
Summary
GSD-2021-1002388: ARM: socfpga: Fix crash with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE. Affects Kernel versions >= 9c4566a117a6fe404a0e49b27ac71b631945a70f, < 25bd60b9f6e820e317c0c4fb6a2451a748d6ef58. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ARM: socfpga package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It is responsible for supporting the ARM architecture on the SoCFPGA platform. This package provides essential functionality for ARM-based systems, including device drivers, system initialization, and hardware-specific features. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the package when configured with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ARM: socfpga with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE can lead to a system crash. Although the impact and attack plausibility have not been proven, it is crucial to address this issue to ensure the stability and security of affected systems. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.8 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v4.14.257. For more technical details, please refer to the provided references.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the ARM: socfpga package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a crash when configured with CONFIG_FORTIRY_SOURCE. It is important to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.14.257 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is a system crash. However, the actual attack plausibility has not been proven.
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Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v4.14.257. It is recommended to update to this version or a later one to address the issue.
You can refer to the provided references for more technical details about this vulnerability.
Detailed instructions on how to update the Linux Kernel can be found in the documentation provided by the Linux Kernel community.
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