GSD-2023-1001868 cgroup/cpuset: Fix wrong check in update_parent_subparts_cpumask()
A logic error in the Linux kernel cpuset subsystem could lead to incorrect CPU mask updates, potentially causing system instability or resource mismanagement.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001868?
GSD-2023-1001868 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
cgroup/cpuset: Fix wrong check in update_parent_subparts_cpumask()
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 a2ab7f2cf5ef8f0c6212a246e681d1fe358cec1f, it was introduced in version v6.1 by commit f0af1bfc27b52a4d42510051154c61bd176a8f06. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001868?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001868?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001868 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001868 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001868 in the wild and no public exploit code.