GSD-2023-1001602 orangefs: Fix sysfs not cleanup when dev init failed
A resource cleanup failure in the OrangeFS kernel module during initialization can lead to a denial of service, requiring local privileged access to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001602?
GSD-2023-1001602 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
orangefs: Fix sysfs not cleanup when dev init failed
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 36ffa81608ce21a52394263cd3c51e1b604c6f30, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit 2f83ace37181e445cab83d1d2a3a1dc88a36a814. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001602?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001602?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001602 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001602 in the wild and no public exploit code.