GSD-2023-1001859 kernel/irq/irqdomain.c: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup()

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A memory leak in the Linux kernel IRQ domain code via debugfs lookup can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
Local or same network only
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Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1001859?

GSD-2023-1001859 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

kernel/irq/irqdomain.c: fix memory leak with using debugfs_lookup()

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 cf1c917bf1c761a557b26410024e90057646c049. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001859?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001859?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001859 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-2023-1001859 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001859 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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