GSD-2023-1000095 e100: Fix possible use after free in e100_xmit_prepare
A use-after-free vulnerability in the e100 network driver allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a system crash.
- 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-2023-1000095?
GSD-2023-1000095 is an use after free 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
e100: Fix possible use after free in e100_xmit_prepare
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 b46f6144ab89d3d757ead940759c505091626a7d, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit 5e5d49422dfb035ca9e280cd61d434095c151272. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000095?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000095?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000095 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2023-1000095 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000095 in the wild and no public exploit code.