GSD-2023-1001628 mtd: maps: pxa2xx-flash: fix memory leak in probe
A memory leak in the pxa2xx-flash driver probe function can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- 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-2023-1001628?
GSD-2023-1001628 is a memory corruption 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
mtd: maps: pxa2xx-flash: fix memory leak in probe
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 cb3f35f44887a8486737fe88d58050f1df290758, it was introduced in version v2.6.24 by commit e644f7d6289456657996df4192de76c5d0a9f9c7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001628?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001628?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001628 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1001628 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001628 in the wild and no public exploit code.