GSD-2023-1000409 RDMA/mlx5: Fix mlx5_ib_get_hw_stats when used for device
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel RDMA mlx5 driver allows local attackers to cause a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000409?
GSD-2023-1000409 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
RDMA/mlx5: Fix mlx5_ib_get_hw_stats when used for device
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 9a97da4674b890b4c28f5f12beba8c33a9cd2f49, it was introduced in version v4.16 by commit aac4492ef23a176b6f1a41aadb99177eceb1fc06. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000409?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000409?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000409 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000409 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000409 in the wild and no public exploit code.