GSD-2023-1001521 igb: Initialize mailbox message for VF reset

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A vulnerability in the igb driver allows information disclosure via uninitialized mailbox messages during VF reset, requiring kernel patching.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1001521?

GSD-2023-1001521 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

igb: Initialize mailbox message for VF reset

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 v5.10.161 by commit f2479c3daaabccbac6c343a737615d0c595c6dc4, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit 6ddbc4cf1f4d5a3a58b4223c80881f299dae3774. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001521?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001521?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001521 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001521 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001521 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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