GSD-2023-1000617 mailbox: zynq-ipi: fix error handling while device_register() fails

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Improper error handling in the Zynq IPI mailbox driver may lead to resource leaks or instability, 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-2023-1000617?

GSD-2023-1000617 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

mailbox: zynq-ipi: fix error handling while device_register() fails

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 f2d63cefc012cafe1b7651bbf3302f8bcd8bea4a, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit 4981b82ba2ff87df6a711fcd7a233c615df5fc79. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000617?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000617?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000617 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000617 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000617 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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