GSD-2023-1000615 cifs: don't leak -ENOMEM in smb2_open_file()
A flaw in the Linux Kernel CIFS module could leak memory allocation errors, potentially exposing sensitive information to local attackers.
- 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-2023-1000615?
GSD-2023-1000615 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
cifs: don't leak -ENOMEM in smb2_open_file()
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 v6.0.17 by commit 10221963075253ee6b5c9e1281c5d896821e1473, it was introduced in version v6.0.16 by commit 2d046892a493d9760c35fdaefc3017f27f91b621. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000615?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000615?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000615 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000615 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000615 in the wild and no public exploit code.