GSD-2023-1000521 nvme-pci: fix mempool alloc size
A memory allocation size error in the Linux kernel NVMe driver can lead to memory corruption 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-2023-1000521?
GSD-2023-1000521 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
nvme-pci: fix mempool alloc size
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 e1777b4286e526c58b4ee699344b0ad85aaf83a0, it was introduced in version v4.18 by commit 943e942e6266f22babee5efeb00f8f672fbff5bd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000521?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000521?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000521 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-2023-1000521 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000521 in the wild and no public exploit code.