PT-2022-36300 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2022-12-08
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Updated
2022-12-08
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.156
Description
A potential memory leak issue exists in the
register pcpu() function. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This issue was introduced in version v3.6 and is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.156.Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.156, update to version v5.10.156 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the
register pcpu() 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