GSD-2023-1001635 mtd: Fix device name leak when register device failed in add_mtd_device()
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel MTD subsystem allows local attackers to potentially disclose sensitive kernel memory contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001635?
GSD-2023-1001635 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
mtd: Fix device name leak when register device failed in add_mtd_device()
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 a75f45afa932bfb24a2603ebcea5efd2e7cdcfd6, it was introduced in version v2.6.30 by commit 1f24b5a8ecbb2a3c7080f418974d40e3ffedb221. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001635?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001635?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001635 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001635 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001635 in the wild and no public exploit code.