GSD-2023-1001197 x86/xen: Fix memory leak in xen_smp_intr_init{_pv}()
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel's Xen SMP initialization can lead to resource exhaustion and 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-2023-1001197?
GSD-2023-1001197 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
x86/xen: Fix memory leak in xen_smp_intr_init{_pv}()
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 23aef94eea714b721546c0c49a324a8da8d00fb5, it was introduced in version v2.6.24 by commit 9702785a747aa27baf46ff504beab6528f21f2dd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001197?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001197?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001197 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-2023-1001197 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001197 in the wild and no public exploit code.