GSD-2023-1001051 powerpc/52xx: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path
A resource leak in the Linux kernel powerpc/52xx driver error handling path can lead to denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001051?
GSD-2023-1001051 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
powerpc/52xx: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path
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 0accd460dc7bbe5f55e41a8867c63db9d07b3ec8, it was introduced in version v2.6.33 by commit 3c9059d79f5eea6b8b75ddac97693127c3c41db4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001051?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001051?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001051 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-2023-1001051 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001051 in the wild and no public exploit code.