GSD-2023-1001721 ixgbe: fix pci device refcount leak
A refcount leak in the ixgbe network driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1001721?
GSD-2023-1001721 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
ixgbe: fix pci device refcount leak
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 c49996c6aa03590e4ef5add8772cb6068d99fd59, it was introduced in version v5.0 by commit 8fa10ef01260937eb540b4e9bbc3efa023595993. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001721?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001721?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001721 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-2023-1001721 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001721 in the wild and no public exploit code.