GSD-2023-1000668 misc: ocxl: fix possible name leak in ocxl_file_register_afu()
A local attacker can potentially leak kernel memory names via the ocxl driver, requiring a kernel patch to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000668?
GSD-2023-1000668 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
misc: ocxl: fix possible name leak in ocxl_file_register_afu()
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 557b7de055d1e230ddb6664c29d26917b8db9143, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit 75ca758adbafc81804c39b2c200ecdc819a6c042. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000668?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000668?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000668 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000668 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000668 in the wild and no public exploit code.