GSD-2023-1000479 fs/ntfs3: Validate resident attribute name

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Missing validation of resident attribute names in the Linux kernel NTFS3 driver can lead to system instability or crashes.

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-2023-1000479?

GSD-2023-1000479 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

fs/ntfs3: Validate resident attribute name

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 6f6fc680b28a20b51156645c9f32908ec94eb8c9. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000479?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000479?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000479 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000479 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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