GSD-2023-1000604 ACPI: processor: idle: Check acpi_fetch_acpi_dev() return value
Missing return value check in ACPI processor idle code can lead to a null pointer dereference, potentially causing a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000604?
GSD-2023-1000604 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
ACPI: processor: idle: Check acpi_fetch_acpi_dev() return value
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 2ecd629c788bbfb96be058edade2e934d3763eaf. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000604?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000604?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000604 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000604 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000604 in the wild and no public exploit code.