GSD-2023-1001621 regulator: core: fix module refcount leak in set_supply()
A module reference count leak in the Linux kernel regulator core can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- 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-2023-1001621?
GSD-2023-1001621 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
regulator: core: fix module refcount leak in set_supply()
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 68c4ab962d3b380755a85097543715db66562127, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit e2c09ae7a74d94222187edbe8f5cf1fa9364efcd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001621?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001621?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001621 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001621 in the wild and no public exploit code.