GSD-2023-1001103 scsi: mpt3sas: Fix possible resource leaks in mpt3sas_transport_port_add()

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A resource leak in the mpt3sas SCSI driver can lead to denial of service, requiring local high-privilege access to exploit.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1001103?

GSD-2023-1001103 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

scsi: mpt3sas: Fix possible resource leaks in mpt3sas_transport_port_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 6a92129c8f999ff5b122c100ce7f625eb3e98c4b, it was introduced in version v3.8 by commit f92363d12359498f9a9960511de1a550f0ec41c2. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001103?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001103?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001103 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-2023-1001103 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001103 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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