GSD-2023-1001324 ethtool: avoiding integer overflow in ethtool_phys_id()

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An integer overflow in the Linux kernel ethtool component could allow 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-2023-1001324?

GSD-2023-1001324 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

ethtool: avoiding integer overflow in ethtool_phys_id()

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 dd1e1bf916da66ab23ae476a90bd3b943ccc3248. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001324?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001324?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001324 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001324 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001324 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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