GSD-2023-1000912 md: fix a crash in mempool_free

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A crash in the Linux kernel's md driver mempool_free function can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.

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-2023-1000912?

GSD-2023-1000912 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

md: fix a crash in mempool_free

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 91bd504128a51776472445070e11a3b0f9348c90. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000912?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000912?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000912 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000912 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000912 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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