GSD-2023-1000606 jfs: Fix fortify moan in symlink
A fortify warning in the JFS filesystem symlink handling could lead to memory corruption issues, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1000606?
GSD-2023-1000606 is a memory corruption 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
jfs: Fix fortify moan in symlink
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 8fec5ff666853739a43d44269ba3e02c5aaff6ad. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000606?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000606?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000606 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1000606 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000606 in the wild and no public exploit code.