GSD-2023-1000556 ethtool: avoiding integer overflow in ethtool_phys_id()
A local attacker can trigger an integer overflow in the ethtool_phys_id function, potentially causing a denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2023-1000556?
GSD-2023-1000556 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
ethtool: avoiding integer overflow in ethtool_phys_id()
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 2f8f15f3f2fd1063bcef0374b4bfa6c374e7a4d3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000556?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000556?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000556 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000556 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000556 in the wild and no public exploit code.