GSD-2023-1001478 mtd: Fix device name leak when register device failed in add_mtd_device()
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel MTD subsystem allows local attackers to potentially read sensitive kernel memory when device registration fails.
- 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-2023-1001478?
GSD-2023-1001478 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
mtd: Fix device name leak when register device failed in add_mtd_device()
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 330bc5533e8a8ed69cb951d5a8edce9bddb9db21, it was introduced in version v2.6.30 by commit 1f24b5a8ecbb2a3c7080f418974d40e3ffedb221. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001478?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001478?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001478 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001478 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001478 in the wild and no public exploit code.