PT-2022-28450 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2022-02-18
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Updated
2022-02-18
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.4.178
Description
The issue is related to the mm/kmemleak component, which is intended to detect memory leaks. The problem arises from the potential scanning of huge holes, which may have security implications. However, the actual impact and attack plausibility have not been proven yet.
Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.4.178, update to version v5.4.178 or later to resolve the issue.
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