GSD-2023-1000096 iavf: Fix error handling in iavf_init_module()
Improper error handling in the iavf kernel module initialization can lead to potential system instability or denial of service.
- 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-2023-1000096?
GSD-2023-1000096 is a 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
iavf: Fix error handling in iavf_init_module()
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 bd477b891a4fa084561234eed4afacb3001dd359, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit 2803b16c10ea7eec170c485388f5f26ae30e92fe. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000096?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000096?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000096 in the wild and no public exploit code.