PT-2022-35460 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2022-11-14
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Updated
2022-11-14
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.153
Description
The issue is related to the hugetlb lock not being taken before decrementing h->resv huge pages. This could potentially lead to security vulnerabilities, although the actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.153, update to version v5.10.153 or later to resolve the issue.
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