Vulnerability in Kernel: gcc-plugins/stackleak

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

24/04/2022

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N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1001799: gcc-plugins/stackleak: Exactly match strings instead of prefixes. Affects Kernel versions < 999ee266531bb38497a1ddef03f482961f3ae0e4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The Kernel is a crucial component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources and facilitating communication between hardware and software. It provides essential functionalities such as process management, memory management, and device drivers. The gcc-plugins/stackleak vulnerability affects the Kernel and can potentially lead to security breaches. This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the handling of string matching, specifically failing to exactly match strings instead of just matching prefixes.

Vulnerability Detail

The gcc-plugins/stackleak vulnerability in the Kernel allows for potential security breaches. By not precisely matching strings, an attacker could exploit this flaw to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or execute arbitrary code. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It is important to note that this vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.33 by commit 999ee266531bb38497a1ddef03f482961f3ae0e4.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix the gcc-plugins/stackleak vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.33 or later. This can be done by following the official update process provided by the Linux distribution being used. It is crucial to ensure that the update is applied correctly to mitigate the vulnerability.

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. It is advised to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version as soon as possible.

Conclusion

The gcc-plugins/stackleak vulnerability in the Kernel poses a potential security risk. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.33 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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