GSD-2023-1000827 rapidio: fix possible name leaks when rio_add_device() fails
A memory leak in the RapidIO subsystem allows local attackers to potentially read sensitive kernel memory when device addition fails.
- 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-2023-1000827?
GSD-2023-1000827 is a 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
rapidio: fix possible name leaks when rio_add_device() fails
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 c413f65011ff8caffabcde0e1c3ceede48a48d6f, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit e8de370188d098bb49483c287b44925957c3c9b6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000827?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000827?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000827 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000827 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000827 in the wild and no public exploit code.