GSD-2023-1000473 fs/ntfs3: Use __GFP_NOWARN allocation at wnd_init()
A missing allocation flag in the Linux kernel NTFS3 driver could lead to excessive logging and potential denial of service.
- 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-2023-1000473?
GSD-2023-1000473 is a denial of service 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
fs/ntfs3: Use __GFP_NOWARN allocation at wnd_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 v6.0.17 by commit 3c6d23a4ce40054083a380f24797e12b863bd1bd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000473?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000473?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2023-1000473 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000473 in the wild and no public exploit code.