GSD-2023-1000685 scsi: fcoe: Fix transport not deattached when fcoe_if_init() fails
A failure in fcoe_if_init leaves the transport attached, potentially causing a denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000685?
GSD-2023-1000685 is a denial of service 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
scsi: fcoe: Fix transport not deattached when fcoe_if_init() fails
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 1dc499c615aa87dc46a3f2d1f91d2d358e55f3e3, it was introduced in version v2.6.39 by commit 78a582463c1e3a262aeaf2a291e06a93a7b34212. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000685?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000685?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000685 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2023-1000685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000685 in the wild and no public exploit code.