PT-2022-33562 · Linux · Linux Kernel

Published

2022-09-16

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Updated

2022-09-16

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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.19.2
Description A potential buffer overflow issue exists in the ni set mc special registers() function. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This issue was introduced in version v3.11 and is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.19.2.
Recommendations For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.19.2, update to version v5.19.2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the ni set mc special registers() function until a patch is available.

Related Identifiers

GSD-2022-1005304

Affected Products

Linux Kernel