GSD-2023-1000093 can: m_can: pci: add missing m_can_class_free_dev() in probe/remove methods
Missing memory free in the m_can PCI driver can lead to memory leaks and potential denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000093?
GSD-2023-1000093 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
can: m_can: pci: add missing m_can_class_free_dev() in probe/remove methods
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 0bbb88651ef6b7fbb1bf75ec7ba69add632e834b, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit cab7ffc0324f053c8fb56c821cdd63dc0383270d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000093?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000093?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000093 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1000093 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000093 in the wild and no public exploit code.