GSD-2023-1000522 hugetlbfs: fix null-ptr-deref in hugetlbfs_parse_param()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel hugetlbfs module allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000522?
GSD-2023-1000522 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
hugetlbfs: fix null-ptr-deref in hugetlbfs_parse_param()
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 v6.0.16 by commit 965e8f8ae0f642b5528f5a82b7bcaf15a659d5bd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000522?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000522?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000522 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000522 in the wild and no public exploit code.