GSD-2023-1001050 cxl: Fix refcount leak in cxl_calc_capp_routing
A refcount leak in the CXL subsystem of the Linux kernel can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001050?
GSD-2023-1001050 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
cxl: Fix refcount leak in cxl_calc_capp_routing
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 6a310e8db5409676b4b3e6c1f54dff174e4fd04d, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit f24be42aab37c6d07c05126673138e06223a6399. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001050?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001050?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001050 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001050 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001050 in the wild and no public exploit code.