GSD-2023-1000856 igb: Initialize mailbox message for VF reset
A missing initialization in the igb driver mailbox message could allow local attackers to read uninitialized kernel memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000856?
GSD-2023-1000856 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
igb: Initialize mailbox message for VF reset
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 v6.0.15 by commit 51fd5ede7ed42f272682a0c33d6f0767b3484a3d, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit 6ddbc4cf1f4d5a3a58b4223c80881f299dae3774. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000856?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000856?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000856 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000856 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000856 in the wild and no public exploit code.