GSD-2023-1001567 acct: fix potential integer overflow in encode_comp_t()
A potential integer overflow in the Linux kernel accounting subsystem could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001567?
GSD-2023-1001567 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
acct: fix potential integer overflow in encode_comp_t()
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 e93f995a591c352d35d89c518c54f790e1537754. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001567?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001567?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001567 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001567 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001567 in the wild and no public exploit code.