GSD-2023-1001409 scsi: fcoe: Fix transport not deattached when fcoe_if_init() fails
A bug in the Linux Kernel FCoE driver fails to detach the transport when initialization fails, potentially leading to a denial of service.
- 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-2023-1001409?
GSD-2023-1001409 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
scsi: fcoe: Fix transport not deattached when fcoe_if_init() fails
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 22e8c7a56bb1cd2ed0beaaccb34282ac9cbbe27e, it was introduced in version v2.6.39 by commit 78a582463c1e3a262aeaf2a291e06a93a7b34212. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001409?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001409?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001409 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-2023-1001409 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001409 in the wild and no public exploit code.