CVE-2024-38667

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel, affecting the RISC-V architecture. This issue may corrupt pt_regs (processor status registers) for secondary idle threads, which could lead to undefined behavior or system instability. This issue has been addressed in a kernel update to prevent such corruption, ensuring stability and reliability in idle thread management on RISC-V systems.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.