GSD-2023-1000528 net: stmmac: fix errno when create_singlethread_workqueue() fails
An error handling flaw in the stmmac network driver could lead to a denial of service when workqueue creation fails.
- 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-2023-1000528?
GSD-2023-1000528 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
net: stmmac: fix errno when create_singlethread_workqueue() fails
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 722c31c90e5d85a2e217dab1bc15ea6faa0b65ae, it was introduced in version v6.0.16 by commit b59253e32c203a20bce15dca80890b7d268bacd7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000528?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000528?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000528 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000528 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000528 in the wild and no public exploit code.