GSD-2023-1001211 perf/x86/intel/uncore: Fix reference count leak in sad_cfg_iio_topology()

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A reference count leak in the Linux Kernel Intel uncore driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.

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-2023-1001211?

GSD-2023-1001211 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

perf/x86/intel/uncore: Fix reference count leak in sad_cfg_iio_topology()

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 0021ef7dc6124e79ea6c1893c3c76d19700c2e12, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit c1777be3646b48f6638d8339ad270a27659adaa4. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001211?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001211?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001211 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-2023-1001211 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001211 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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