GSD-2023-1000230 ALSA: seq: Fix function prototype mismatch in snd_seq_expand_var_event

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A function prototype mismatch in the ALSA sequencer subsystem of the Linux Kernel was fixed, with potential but unproven security implications.

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Attackable
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Fix
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What is GSD-2023-1000230?

GSD-2023-1000230 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.

Official description

ALSA: seq: Fix function prototype mismatch in snd_seq_expand_var_event

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 15c42ab8d43acb73e2eba361ad05822c0af0ecfa. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000230?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000230?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000230 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000230 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000230 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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