GSD-2023-1000669 misc: tifm: fix possible memory leak in tifm_7xx1_switch_media()
A memory leak in the tifm driver allows local attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting kernel memory.
- 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-2023-1000669?
GSD-2023-1000669 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
misc: tifm: fix possible memory leak in tifm_7xx1_switch_media()
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 35abbc8406cc39e72d3ce85f6e869555afe50d54, it was introduced in version v2.6.22 by commit 2428a8fe2261e901e058d9ea8b6ed7e1b4268b79. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000669?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000669?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000669 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-2023-1000669 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000669 in the wild and no public exploit code.