GSD-2023-1000887 nfc: Fix potential resource leaks
Potential resource leaks in the Linux Kernel NFC subsystem could lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000887?
GSD-2023-1000887 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
nfc: Fix potential resource leaks
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 b63bc2db244c1b57e36f16ea5f2a1becda413f68, it was introduced in version v3.13 by commit 5ce3f32b5264b337bfd13a780452a17705307725. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000887?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000887?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000887 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2023-1000887 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000887 in the wild and no public exploit code.