GSD-2023-1001089 class: fix possible memory leak in __class_register()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel class registration function could allow attackers to cause 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-2023-1001089?
GSD-2023-1001089 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
class: fix possible memory leak in __class_register()
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 417ef049e3fd3b0d2593c1d5ffa3d0d5d0a018a7, it was introduced in version v4.10 by commit ced6473e7486702f530a49f886b73195e4977734. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001089?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001089?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001089 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1001089 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001089 in the wild and no public exploit code.