GSD-2023-1000847 fs: don't audit the capability check in simple_xattr_list()
A local attacker can trigger unnecessary audit logs during extended attribute listing, potentially causing log noise or resource exhaustion.
- 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-2023-1000847?
GSD-2023-1000847 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
fs: don't audit the capability check in simple_xattr_list()
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 7107fb84607de7448de5cb7f1526eb14ec35495f, it was introduced in version v3.7 by commit 38f38657444d15e1a8574eae80ed3de9f501737a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000847?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000847?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000847 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000847 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000847 in the wild and no public exploit code.