GSD-2023-1000712 ntb_netdev: Use dev_kfree_skb_any() in interrupt context

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Incorrect memory freeing in interrupt context in the NTB network driver can lead to system instability or crashes.

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-2023-1000712?

GSD-2023-1000712 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

ntb_netdev: Use dev_kfree_skb_any() in interrupt context

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 14d245da57a11e80277ab455aa9b6dcc5ed38a19, it was introduced in version v3.9 by commit 765ccc7bc3d913e18b887a86de1e86db701a2d78. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000712?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000712?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000712 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000712 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000712 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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