GSD-2023-1000581 igb: Do not free q_vector unless new one was allocated
A use-after-free vulnerability in the igb network driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2023-1000581?
GSD-2023-1000581 is an use after free 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
igb: Do not free q_vector unless new one was allocated
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 6e399577bd397a517df4b938601108c63769ce0a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000581?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000581?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000581 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2023-1000581 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000581 in the wild and no public exploit code.