GSD-2023-1001872 scsi: iscsi_tcp: Fix UAF during logout when accessing the shost ipaddress

Not scored Published

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel iSCSI TCP module allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service during logout.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1001872?

GSD-2023-1001872 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

scsi: iscsi_tcp: Fix UAF during logout when accessing the shost ipaddress

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 8859687f5b242c0b057461df0a9ff51d5500783b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001872?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001872?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001872 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-2023-1001872 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001872 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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