GSD-2023-1000820 cifs: fix oops during encryption
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel CIFS module during encryption can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000820?
GSD-2023-1000820 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
cifs: fix oops during encryption
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 a13e51760703f71c25d5fc1f4a62dfa4b0cc80e9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000820?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000820?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000820 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000820 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000820 in the wild and no public exploit code.