GSD-2023-1000600 acct: fix potential integer overflow in encode_comp_t()
A potential integer overflow in the Linux kernel accounting subsystem could lead to denial of service, requiring local access to exploit.
- 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-2023-1000600?
GSD-2023-1000600 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
acct: fix potential integer overflow in encode_comp_t()
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 2224897d8187dc22a83e05d9361efcccf67bcf12. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000600?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000600?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000600 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000600 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000600 in the wild and no public exploit code.