GSD-2023-1001274 md: fix a crash in mempool_free
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's md driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2023-1001274?
GSD-2023-1001274 is a 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
md: fix a crash in mempool_free
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 v5.10.163 by commit ae7793027766491c5f8635b12d15a5940d3b8698. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001274?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001274?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001274 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001274 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001274 in the wild and no public exploit code.