GSD-2023-1000456 md: fix a crash in mempool_free
A crash in the Linux kernel's mempool_free function can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2023-1000456?
GSD-2023-1000456 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
md: fix a crash in mempool_free
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 v6.0.17 by commit 842f222fc42a9239831e15b1fd49a51c546902cb. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000456?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000456?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000456 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000456 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000456 in the wild and no public exploit code.