General Protection Fault in legacy_parse_param in Linux Kernel
Summary
GSD-2022-1002058: LSM: general protection fault in legacy_parse_param. Affects Kernel versions < 2784604c8c6fc523248f8f80a421c313a9d790b7. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Linux Kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources and providing an interface for applications to interact with the hardware. It is a critical piece of software that enables the functioning of the entire operating system. The legacy_parse_param function is a part of the Linux Security Modules (LSM) framework, which allows for the implementation of various security policies in the kernel. This vulnerability specifically affects the legacy_parse_param function within LSM.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as GSD-2022-1002058, is a general protection fault that occurs in the legacy_parse_param function in the Linux Kernel. A general protection fault is a type of exception that is raised when a process attempts to perform an operation that is not allowed or is invalid. In this case, the fault occurs due to a flaw in the legacy_parse_param function. 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 v5.10.110 by commit 2784604c8c6fc523248f8f80a421c313a9d790b7.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the general protection fault in the legacy_parse_param function in the Linux Kernel is a vulnerability that has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.110. It is recommended to update the kernel to the fixed version to ensure the security and stability of the system. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is currently unknown as the attack plausibility has not been proven. However, general protection faults can potentially lead to system crashes or privilege escalation, making it a serious concern.
As of now, there is no known exploit for this vulnerability. However, it is always advisable to apply security patches promptly to mitigate any potential risks.
This vulnerability affects versions of the Linux Kernel prior to v5.10.110. It has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.110 and later.
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More information about the fix for this vulnerability can be found in the commit 2784604c8c6fc523248f8f80a421c313a9d790b7 in the Linux Kernel repository.
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