GSD-2023-1000080 afs: Fix server->active leak in afs_put_server
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel AFS module can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000080?
GSD-2023-1000080 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
afs: Fix server->active leak in afs_put_server
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v6.0.12 by commit c5078548c29c735f71b05053659c0cb294e738ad, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 2757a4dc184997c66ef1de32636f73b9f21aac14. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000080?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000080?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000080 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2023-1000080 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000080 in the wild and no public exploit code.