GSD-2023-1001376 power: supply: fix residue sysfs file in error handle route of __power_supply_register()
A bug in the Linux kernel power supply subsystem leaves residual sysfs files during error handling, potentially causing resource leaks or state inconsistencies.
- 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-2023-1001376?
GSD-2023-1001376 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
power: supply: fix residue sysfs file in error handle route of __power_supply_register()
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 1d6d90994a8d32e44b89b5e62a78d9fd50686772, it was introduced in version v3.13 by commit 80c6463e2fa3377febfc98a6672d92d07f3c26c1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001376?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001376?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001376 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001376 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001376 in the wild and no public exploit code.