Vulnerability in Kernel: mm: invalidate hwpoison page cache page in fault path
Summary
GSD-2022-1002131: mm: invalidate hwpoison page cache page in fault path. Affects Kernel versions < fa37c1714367e530f592d451607433ab58d56643. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel is a critical component of the Linux operating system that manages system resources and facilitates communication between hardware and software. It provides essential functionalities such as memory management, process scheduling, and device drivers. The vulnerability in question affects the Kernel's handling of hwpoison page cache pages in the fault path.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from a failure to properly invalidate hwpoison page cache pages during the fault path. This flaw could potentially be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access, escalate privileges, or cause a denial-of-service condition. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It is important to note that this vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.10.110 through commit fa37c1714367e530f592d451607433ab58d56643.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability in Kernel's handling of hwpoison page cache pages in the fault path could potentially lead to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or denial-of-service attacks. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.110 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability could potentially include unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or denial-of-service attacks.
There is no evidence of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild at the time of this report.
The vulnerability affects versions of the Linux Kernel prior to v5.10.110.
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You can refer to the vulnerability details in the GSD database: https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1002xxx/GSD-2022-1002131.json
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