GSD-2023-1000153 fbcon: Use kzalloc() in fbcon_prepare_logo()
A missing memory zeroing in the Linux kernel fbcon driver could allow local attackers to read uninitialized memory, potentially disclosing sensitive information.
- 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-2023-1000153?
GSD-2023-1000153 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
fbcon: Use kzalloc() in fbcon_prepare_logo()
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 v5.15.83 by commit e70a5724400a841c9857ee3d08dae4d6c53ee40d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000153?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000153?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000153 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000153 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000153 in the wild and no public exploit code.