GSD-2023-1000217 Bluetooth: Fix crash when replugging CSR fake controllers
A local attacker with physical access can cause a kernel crash by replugging specific Bluetooth controllers, leading to denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000217?
GSD-2023-1000217 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Bluetooth: Fix crash when replugging CSR fake controllers
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 v5.10.159 by commit 549b46f8130effccf168293270bb3b1d5da529cc. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000217?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000217?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000217 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000217 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000217 in the wild and no public exploit code.