GSD-2023-1000573 drivers/md/md-bitmap: check the return value of md_bitmap_get_counter()
Missing return value check in Linux kernel MD bitmap driver can lead to a null pointer dereference and system crash.
- 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-2023-1000573?
GSD-2023-1000573 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
drivers/md/md-bitmap: check the return value of md_bitmap_get_counter()
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 ff3b7e12bc9f50de05c9d82b5b79e23e5be888f1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000573?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000573?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000573 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000573 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000573 in the wild and no public exploit code.