GSD-2023-1001554 mrp: introduce active flags to prevent UAF when applicant uninit
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel MRP subsystem could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001554?
GSD-2023-1001554 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
mrp: introduce active flags to prevent UAF when applicant uninit
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 v4.9.337 by commit 98f53e591940e4c3818be358c5dc684d5b30cb56. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001554?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001554?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001554 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2023-1001554 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001554 in the wild and no public exploit code.