GSD-2023-1000653 vme: Fix error not catched in fake_init()
An unhandled error in the VME bus fake initialization function could lead to a denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2023-1000653?
GSD-2023-1000653 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
vme: Fix error not catched in fake_init()
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 a2a93546d414c7fe4862b87183fb737d1300d9d2, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit 658bcdae9c6755806e66b33e29d56b33a3ff421a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000653?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000653?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000653 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000653 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000653 in the wild and no public exploit code.