GSD-2023-1001589 mcb: mcb-parse: fix error handing in chameleon_parse_gdd()

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An error handling flaw in the Linux kernel's mcb driver could lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.

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

What is GSD-2023-1001589?

GSD-2023-1001589 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

mcb: mcb-parse: fix error handing in chameleon_parse_gdd()

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 891f606ae0765bc9ca99f5276735be4d338f0255, it was introduced in version v3.15 by commit 3764e82e5150d87b205c10cd78a9c9ab86fbfa51. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001589?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001589?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001589 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001589 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001589 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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