GSD-2023-1000761 mtd: core: Fix refcount error in del_mtd_device()
A refcount error in the Linux kernel MTD core may lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000761?
GSD-2023-1000761 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
mtd: core: Fix refcount error in del_mtd_device()
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 f6016557f1ef7735963bd8691592d2797bbf91d2, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 00596576a05145a1b5672897a82ef87af00becf4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000761?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000761?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000761 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000761 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000761 in the wild and no public exploit code.