GSD-2023-1000609 binfmt_misc: fix shift-out-of-bounds in check_special_flags

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A shift-out-of-bounds error in the Linux kernel binfmt_misc module can cause a denial of service, requiring a local attacker with low privileges.

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-2023-1000609?

GSD-2023-1000609 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

binfmt_misc: fix shift-out-of-bounds in check_special_flags

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 a651bb5ff997b9f02662bcdef3d8b4e6f0d79656. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000609?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000609?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000609 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000609 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000609 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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