PT-2021-27200 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2021-12-27
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Updated
2021-12-27
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions v5.15 through v5.15.10
Description
The issue is related to a memory corruption problem in the
vduse dev ioctl() function. This problem was introduced in version v5.15 and fixed in version v5.15.11. The actual impact and potential for attack have not been proven yet.Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions v5.15 through v5.15.10, update to version v5.15.11 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the
vduse dev ioctl() function until a patch is available. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
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Affected Products
Linux Kernel