GSD-2023-1000330 fbcon: Use kzalloc() in fbcon_prepare_logo()
Uninitialized memory in the Linux kernel framebuffer console logo preparation may allow local attackers to read sensitive kernel memory.
- 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-2023-1000330?
GSD-2023-1000330 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 v4.19.269 by commit 20e78b7d1c1019789d9754ad9246192916f1a3b4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000330?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000330?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000330 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000330 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000330 in the wild and no public exploit code.