GSD-2023-1001630 media: solo6x10: fix possible memory leak in solo_sysfs_init()
A memory leak in the solo6x10 kernel driver allows local attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting system memory.
- 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-2023-1001630?
GSD-2023-1001630 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
media: solo6x10: fix possible memory leak in solo_sysfs_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 83d4b1ae98a47a739fa5241300b86eb1110d5d63, it was introduced in version v3.10 by commit dcae5dacbce518513abf7776cb450b7bd95d722b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001630?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001630?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001630 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-2023-1001630 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001630 in the wild and no public exploit code.