GSD-2023-1001498 rapidio: fix possible name leaks when rio_add_device() fails
A memory leak in the RapidIO subsystem allows local attackers to potentially disclose kernel memory contents when device addition 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-2023-1001498?
GSD-2023-1001498 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
rapidio: fix possible name leaks when rio_add_device() 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 88fa351b20ca300693a206ccd3c4b0e0647944d8, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit e8de370188d098bb49483c287b44925957c3c9b6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001498?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001498?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001498 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001498 in the wild and no public exploit code.