GSD-2023-1000782 mtd: core: fix possible resource leak in init_mtd()
A resource leak in the Linux Kernel MTD core init function can lead to denial of service, 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-2023-1000782?
GSD-2023-1000782 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
mtd: core: fix possible resource leak in init_mtd()
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 78816504100cbd8e6836df9f58cc4fbb8b262f1c, it was introduced in version v4.10 by commit 445caaa20c4d6da74f426464f90513b81157ad77. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000782?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000782?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000782 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2023-1000782 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000782 in the wild and no public exploit code.