GSD-2023-1000632 cxl: Fix refcount leak in cxl_calc_capp_routing
A refcount leak in the CXL subsystem of the Linux kernel can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000632?
GSD-2023-1000632 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
cxl: Fix refcount leak in cxl_calc_capp_routing
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 651e8bc9d0418c20a1989b7c078c64c2a6346fa3, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit f24be42aab37c6d07c05126673138e06223a6399. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000632?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000632?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000632 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000632 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000632 in the wild and no public exploit code.