GSD-2023-1001371 powerpc/52xx: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path
A resource leak in the powerpc/52xx driver error handling path can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1001371?
GSD-2023-1001371 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/52xx: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path
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 40b4be399e0db7073dec5a0de5ca9994f7e31e58, it was introduced in version v2.6.33 by commit 3c9059d79f5eea6b8b75ddac97693127c3c41db4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001371?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001371?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001371 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2023-1001371 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001371 in the wild and no public exploit code.