GSD-2023-1000400 caif: fix memory leak in cfctrl_linkup_request()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel CAIF subsystem can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000400?
GSD-2023-1000400 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
caif: fix memory leak in cfctrl_linkup_request()
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 v6.0.19 by commit 1dddeceb26002cfea4c375e92ac6498768dc7349, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit b482cd2053e3b90a7b33a78c63cdb6badf2ec383. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000400?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000400?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000400 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1000400 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000400 in the wild and no public exploit code.