GSD-2023-1001707 drm/msm/dpu: Fix memory leak in msm_mdss_parse_data_bus_icc_path
A memory leak in the Linux kernel's DPU driver allows local attackers to cause a denial of service by exhausting system 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-2023-1001707?
GSD-2023-1001707 is a memory corruption 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
drm/msm/dpu: Fix memory leak in msm_mdss_parse_data_bus_icc_path
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 c6fa1de83fd87267ab24359e6fa52f98f5cee3f9, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit b9364eed9232f3d2a846f68c2307eb25c93cc2d0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001707?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001707?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001707 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-2023-1001707 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001707 in the wild and no public exploit code.