GSD-2023-1001599 uio: uio_dmem_genirq: Fix missing unlock in irq configuration
A missing unlock in the UIO DMEM GenIRQ driver can cause a deadlock, leading to a local denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001599?
GSD-2023-1001599 is a denial of service 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
uio: uio_dmem_genirq: Fix missing unlock in irq configuration
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 9977cb7af5a8f4738198b020436e2e56c5cd721e, it was introduced in version v4.9.215 by commit b77fa964ecb1d72a671234f5bea95b41f77c233a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001599?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001599?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001599 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2023-1001599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001599 in the wild and no public exploit code.