GSD-2023-1000753 wifi: plfxlc: fix potential memory leak in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's plfxlc WiFi driver 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-2023-1000753?
GSD-2023-1000753 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
wifi: plfxlc: fix potential memory leak in __lf_x_usb_enable_rx()
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 286464463a05cb4bad80b134e24f8ffaab20bee4, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit 68d57a07bfe5bb29b80cd8b8fa24c9d1ea104124. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000753?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000753?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000753 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-2023-1000753 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000753 in the wild and no public exploit code.