PT-2022-28851 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2022-02-27
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Updated
2022-02-27
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.15.22
Description
The issue is related to the mm/kmemleak component, which is used to detect memory leaks in the kernel. The problem arises when scanning potential huge holes, which could potentially lead to security vulnerabilities. However, the actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.15.22, update to version v5.15.22 or later to resolve the issue.
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Linux Kernel