GSD-2023-1001278 tracing/hist: Fix out-of-bound write on 'action_data.var_ref_idx'
An out-of-bounds write in the Linux kernel tracing subsystem allows local attackers with high privileges to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001278?
GSD-2023-1001278 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
tracing/hist: Fix out-of-bound write on 'action_data.var_ref_idx'
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 0cb31bd88361edb96cfc622648717ba348f0f4dc, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit d380dcde9a07ca5de4805dee11f58a98ec0ad6ff. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001278?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001278?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001278 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-2023-1001278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001278 in the wild and no public exploit code.