GSD-2023-1001282 powerpc/rtas: avoid device tree lookups in rtas_os_term()
A flaw in the Linux kernel's RTAS OS termination routine could lead to a denial of service via device tree lookups.
- 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-2023-1001282?
GSD-2023-1001282 is a denial of service 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
powerpc/rtas: avoid device tree lookups in rtas_os_term()
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 f2167f10fcca68ab9ae3f8d94d2c704c5541ac69. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001282?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001282?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001282 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2023-1001282 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001282 in the wild and no public exploit code.