GSD-2023-1000849 pstore/ram: Fix error return code in ramoops_probe()
An error handling flaw in the Linux kernel pstore/ram module could lead to a denial of service condition during probe operations.
- 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-2023-1000849?
GSD-2023-1000849 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
pstore/ram: Fix error return code in ramoops_probe()
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 160d9b4e6adfd446c3781bea7029b89938b1a06d, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit 35da60941e44dbf57868e67686dd24cc1a33125a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000849?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000849?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000849 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000849 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000849 in the wild and no public exploit code.