GSD-2023-1001067 chardev: fix error handling in cdev_device_add()
An error handling flaw in the Linux kernel's chardev subsystem was fixed, with potential but unproven security implications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001067?
GSD-2023-1001067 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
chardev: fix error handling in cdev_device_add()
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 28dc61cc49c6e995121c6d86bef4b73df78dda80, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 233ed09d7fdacf592ee91e6c97ce5f4364fbe7c0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001067?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001067?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001067 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001067 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001067 in the wild and no public exploit code.