GSD-2023-1000755 NFS: Fix an Oops in nfs_d_automount()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel NFS automount function can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1000755?
GSD-2023-1000755 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
NFS: Fix an Oops in nfs_d_automount()
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 b6fd25d64b0de27991d6bd677f0adf69ad6ff07a, it was introduced in version v4.1 by commit 2b0143b5c986be1ce8408b3aadc4709e0a94429d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000755?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000755?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000755 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000755 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000755 in the wild and no public exploit code.