GSD-2023-1001587 chardev: fix error handling in cdev_device_add()
An error handling flaw in the Linux kernel character device addition function was fixed, with potential but unproven security impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001587?
GSD-2023-1001587 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
chardev: fix error handling in cdev_device_add()
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 5d2146889fad4cb9e6c13e790d4cfd871486eca8, it was introduced in version v4.9.224 by commit da97a80a657d1b1b50ef633e8ff5dbf0d417fc8d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001587?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001587?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001587 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001587 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001587 in the wild and no public exploit code.