GSD-2023-1000109 perf: Fix perf_pending_task() UaF
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel perf subsystem allows local attackers to potentially escalate privileges or execute code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000109?
GSD-2023-1000109 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
perf: Fix perf_pending_task() UaF
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 v5.15.84 by commit 8bffa95ac19ff27c8261904f89d36c7fcf215d59. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000109?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000109?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000109 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-2023-1000109 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000109 in the wild and no public exploit code.