GSD-2023-1001491 platform/x86: mxm-wmi: fix memleak in mxm_wmi_call_mx[ds|mx]()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's mxm-wmi driver allows local attackers to cause a denial of service by exhausting system memory.
- 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-2023-1001491?
GSD-2023-1001491 is a memory corruption 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
platform/x86: mxm-wmi: fix memleak in mxm_wmi_call_mxds|mx
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 17cd8c46cbec4e6ad593fb9159928b8e7608c11a, it was introduced in version v3.0 by commit 99b38b4acc0d7dbbab443273577cff60080fcfad. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001491?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001491?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001491 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1001491 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001491 in the wild and no public exploit code.