GSD-2023-1001853 drm/i915: Fix potential bit_17 double-free
A double-free vulnerability in the i915 graphics driver could allow local attackers to execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001853?
GSD-2023-1001853 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
drm/i915: Fix potential bit_17 double-free
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 0769f997a7b6d5cb8336db0b4ec3d2d311b8097c, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit 2850748ef8763ab46958e43a4d1c445f29eeb37d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001853?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001853?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001853 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2023-1001853 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001853 in the wild and no public exploit code.