GSD-2023-1001644 rapidio: rio: fix possible name leak in rio_register_mport()

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A potential name leak in the RapidIO subsystem of the Linux kernel could allow local attackers to read sensitive kernel memory.

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-2023-1001644?

GSD-2023-1001644 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

rapidio: rio: fix possible name leak in rio_register_mport()

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 0a71344f99289250e4d5b8adbac76f444485c840, it was introduced in version v3.15 by commit 2aaf308b95b24649a6dcfed89cd956e972089b2a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001644?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001644?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001644 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001644 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001644 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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