GSD-2023-1000630 kprobes: Fix check for probe enabled in kill_kprobe()
A logic error in the Linux kernel's kprobes subsystem could lead to a denial of service when killing probes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000630?
GSD-2023-1000630 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
kprobes: Fix check for probe enabled in kill_kprobe()
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 f20a067f13106565816b4b6a6b665b2088a63824, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit bcb53209be5cb32d485507452edda19b78f31d84. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000630?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000630?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000630 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000630 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000630 in the wild and no public exploit code.