GSD-2023-1001899 netrom: Fix use-after-free of a listening socket.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netrom module allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service.
- 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-2023-1001899?
GSD-2023-1001899 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
netrom: Fix use-after-free of a listening socket.
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 v6.1.9 by commit 51e394c6f81adbfe7c34d15f58b3d4d44f144acf, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 517a16b1a88bdb6b530f48d5d153478b2552d9a8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001899?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001899?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001899 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-2023-1001899 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001899 in the wild and no public exploit code.