GSD-2023-1000227 fbcon: Use kzalloc() in fbcon_prepare_logo()
A potential security issue in the Linux kernel fbcon module was addressed by using kzalloc, though specific impact remains unproven.
- 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-2023-1000227?
GSD-2023-1000227 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 v5.10.159 by commit d9b53caf0191cee24afd05ca6c83ed873199b52d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000227?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000227?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000227 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000227 in the wild and no public exploit code.