GSD-2023-1000670 test_firmware: fix memory leak in test_firmware_init()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel test_firmware module 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-2023-1000670?
GSD-2023-1000670 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
test_firmware: fix memory leak in test_firmware_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 8d8c1d6a430f0aadb80036e2b1bc0a05f9fad247, it was introduced in version v4.14 by commit c92316bf8e94830a0225f2e904cbdbd173768419. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000670?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000670?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000670 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-2023-1000670 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000670 in the wild and no public exploit code.