GSD-2023-1000569 nvme-auth: don't override ctrl keys before validation
An NVMe authentication flaw allows bypassing key validation, potentially compromising secure connections in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000569?
GSD-2023-1000569 is an authentication bypass 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-auth: don't override ctrl keys before validation
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 78856266029d6c331db9aea2e62b9e9f8609a2b0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000569?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000569?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000569 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is GSD-2023-1000569 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000569 in the wild and no public exploit code.