GSD-2023-1001866 nvmem: brcm_nvram: Add check for kzalloc
Missing check for kzalloc in the brcm_nvram driver can lead to a null pointer dereference and system crash.
- 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-2023-1001866?
GSD-2023-1001866 is a 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
nvmem: brcm_nvram: Add check for kzalloc
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 f5249bbae0e736d612d2095ad79dc1389b3e89b5, it was introduced in version v5.18 by commit 6e977eaa8280e957b87904b536661550f2a6b3e8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001866?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001866?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001866 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001866 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001866 in the wild and no public exploit code.