GSD-2023-1001308 hugetlbfs: fix null-ptr-deref in hugetlbfs_parse_param()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel hugetlbfs module allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001308?
GSD-2023-1001308 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
hugetlbfs: fix null-ptr-deref in hugetlbfs_parse_param()
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 dcd28191be9bbf307ba51a5b485773a55b0037c4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001308?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001308?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001308 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001308 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001308 in the wild and no public exploit code.