GSD-2023-1000815 platform/x86: mxm-wmi: fix memleak in mxm_wmi_call_mx[ds|mx]()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's mxm-wmi driver could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000815?
GSD-2023-1000815 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
platform/x86: mxm-wmi: fix memleak in mxm_wmi_call_mxds|mx
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 379e7794c5e7485193d25d73614fbbd1e1387f6f, it was introduced in version v3.0 by commit 99b38b4acc0d7dbbab443273577cff60080fcfad. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000815?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000815?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000815 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-2023-1000815 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000815 in the wild and no public exploit code.