GSD-2023-1000607 udf: Avoid double brelse() in udf_rename()
A double free vulnerability in the Linux kernel UDF filesystem driver can lead to system crashes or potential memory corruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000607?
GSD-2023-1000607 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.
Official description
udf: Avoid double brelse() in udf_rename()
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 4fca09045509f5bde8fc28e68fbca38cb4bdcf2e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000607?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000607?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000607 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-2023-1000607 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000607 in the wild and no public exploit code.