GSD-2023-1000416 vdpa/vp_vdpa: fix kfree a wrong pointer in vp_vdpa_remove
A kernel vulnerability allows local attackers to cause a crash or potentially execute code by triggering a wrong pointer free in the vp_vdpa driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000416?
GSD-2023-1000416 is a memory corruption 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
vdpa/vp_vdpa: fix kfree a wrong pointer in vp_vdpa_remove
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 8fe12680b2c731201519935013ec9219c93ec540, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit ffbda8e9df10d1784d5427ec199e7d8308e3763f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000416?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000416?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000416 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-2023-1000416 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000416 in the wild and no public exploit code.