GSD-2023-1001298 mm, compaction: fix fast_isolate_around() to stay within boundaries
A boundary error in the Linux kernel memory compaction code can lead to memory corruption, potentially causing system crashes or privilege escalation.
- 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-2023-1001298?
GSD-2023-1001298 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
mm, compaction: fix fast_isolate_around() to stay within boundaries
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 882734bbc5873143b17292cd29504bda9142d565, it was introduced in version v5.10.20 by commit 25b0eb2e33c9a3883a523d142681f5302bc80400. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001298?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001298?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001298 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-2023-1001298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001298 in the wild and no public exploit code.