GSD-2023-1001850 ovl: Use "buf" flexible array for memcpy() destination
A potential memory corruption issue in the Linux Kernel overlayfs module was identified and fixed, though specific impact remains unproven.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001850?
GSD-2023-1001850 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023.
Official description
ovl: Use "buf" flexible array for memcpy() destination
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 v6.1.11 by commit 07a96977b2f462337a9121302de64277b8747ab1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001850?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001850?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001850 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-2023-1001850 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001850 in the wild and no public exploit code.