GSD-2023-1000802 libbpf: Fix memory leak in parse_usdt_arg()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's libbpf component can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000802?
GSD-2023-1000802 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
libbpf: Fix memory leak in parse_usdt_arg()
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 853b7141d7f74b05162a27729738935c69ff5d17, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit 0f8619929c572609f7cdfa366d0424c2c2552e60. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000802?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000802?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000802 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-2023-1000802 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000802 in the wild and no public exploit code.