GSD-2023-1001697 net/mlx5e: Fix macsec possible null dereference when updating MAC security entity (SecY)
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel mlx5e driver can cause a denial of service when updating MAC security entities.
- 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-2023-1001697?
GSD-2023-1001697 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net/mlx5e: Fix macsec possible null dereference when updating MAC security entity (SecY)
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 v6.1.7 by commit 514d9c6a39213d8200884e70f60ce7faef1ee597, it was introduced in version v6.1 by commit 4411a6c0abd3e55b4a4fb9432b3a0553f12337c2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001697?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001697?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001697 in the wild and no public exploit code.