GSD-2023-1001606 scsi: ipr: Fix WARNING in ipr_init()
A bug in the Linux kernel ipr SCSI driver triggers a warning, potentially causing a denial of service for local attackers.
- 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-2023-1001606?
GSD-2023-1001606 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
scsi: ipr: Fix WARNING in ipr_init()
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 020b66023712b1cc42c6ab8b76e4ec13efe4a092, it was introduced in version v2.6.34 by commit f72919ec2bbbe1c42cdda7857a96c0c40e1d78aa. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001606?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001606?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001606 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2023-1001606 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001606 in the wild and no public exploit code.