GSD-2023-1001214 MIPS: vpe-mt: fix possible memory leak while module exiting

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A memory leak in the MIPS vpe-mt module during exit can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring kernel patching.

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-2023-1001214?

GSD-2023-1001214 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

MIPS: vpe-mt: fix possible memory leak while module exiting

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 e820a8192ff68570100347855b567512aec43819, it was introduced in version v2.6.30 by commit 1fa5ae857bb14f6046205171d98506d8112dd74e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001214?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001214?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001214 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-2023-1001214 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001214 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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