GSD-2023-1000860 efi: random: combine bootloader provided RNG seed with RNG protocol output
The Linux kernel now combines bootloader RNG seeds with protocol output to improve entropy quality, addressing potential weak randomness issues.
- 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-2023-1000860?
GSD-2023-1000860 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
efi: random: combine bootloader provided RNG seed with RNG protocol output
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 v5.15.87 by commit b2b6eefab43d68f02513c321900dfb56364ac1bd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000860?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000860?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000860 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000860 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000860 in the wild and no public exploit code.