GSD-2023-1001049 selftests/powerpc: Fix resource leaks
Resource leaks in Linux kernel powerpc selftests could lead to 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-2023-1001049?
GSD-2023-1001049 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
selftests/powerpc: Fix 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 v5.15.86 by commit 8de2c29db68b3d7e4cd2661059085b14c450763a, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit ebd5858c904b1c795f1511758a7ac043afd44438. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001049?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001049?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001049 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-2023-1001049 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001049 in the wild and no public exploit code.