GSD-2023-1000649 usb: typec: wusb3801: fix fwnode refcount leak in wusb3801_probe()
A refcount leak in the wusb3801 USB Type-C driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- 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-2023-1000649?
GSD-2023-1000649 is a memory corruption 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
usb: typec: wusb3801: fix fwnode refcount leak in wusb3801_probe()
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 de1e2eb7f102e3073714396414592a39efb66b3e, it was introduced in version v5.18 by commit d016cbe4d7acf5100df83ecf4d02db4e9f607c1d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000649?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000649?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000649 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1000649 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000649 in the wild and no public exploit code.