GSD-2023-1000878 RDMA/mlx5: Fix mlx5_ib_get_hw_stats when used for device
A flaw in the Linux Kernel RDMA mlx5 driver allows local attackers to potentially read sensitive hardware statistics, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1000878?
GSD-2023-1000878 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
RDMA/mlx5: Fix mlx5_ib_get_hw_stats when used for device
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 8d89870d63758363b07ace5c2df82d6bf865f78b, it was introduced in version v4.16 by commit aac4492ef23a176b6f1a41aadb99177eceb1fc06. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000878?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000878?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000878 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000878 in the wild and no public exploit code.