GSD-2023-1001501 genirq/irqdesc: Don't try to remove non-existing sysfs files
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel IRQ subsystem can cause a system crash when attempting to remove non-existing sysfs files.
- 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-2023-1001501?
GSD-2023-1001501 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
genirq/irqdesc: Don't try to remove non-existing sysfs files
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 9346517ed2c2767159060085185d6537fbfda619, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit ecb3f394c5dba897d215a5422f1b363e93e2ce4e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001501?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001501?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001501 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001501 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001501 in the wild and no public exploit code.