GSD-2023-1001123 net: stmmac: selftests: fix potential memleak in stmmac_test_arpoffload()
A memory leak in the stmmac network driver selftests can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001123?
GSD-2023-1001123 is a memory corruption 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
net: stmmac: selftests: fix potential memleak in stmmac_test_arpoffload()
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 ecaf934e441284d1c9ea4654f8e49a7529b9d8ed, it was introduced in version v5.4 by commit 5e3fb0a6e2b3c7694583c16e0c5f7a894855ca43. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001123?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001123?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001123 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-2023-1001123 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001123 in the wild and no public exploit code.