GSD-2023-1000420 vdpa_sim: fix possible memory leak in vdpasim_net_init() and vdpasim_blk_init()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's vdpa_sim module could allow an attacker to cause a 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-2023-1000420?
GSD-2023-1000420 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
vdpa_sim: fix possible memory leak in vdpasim_net_init() and vdpasim_blk_init()
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 5be953e353fe421f2983e1fd37f07fba97edbffc, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit 899c4d187f6a5c11d8eae33506fa0736dbabc39f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000420?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000420?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000420 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-2023-1000420 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000420 in the wild and no public exploit code.