GSD-2023-1001902 net: fec: Use page_pool_put_full_page when freeing rx buffers
A memory management flaw in the Linux kernel's FEC network driver could allow attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted network packets.
- 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-2023-1001902?
GSD-2023-1001902 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
net: fec: Use page_pool_put_full_page when freeing rx buffers
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 554484a34e985a307756ee4794e60be31e3db2e5, it was introduced in version v6.1 by commit 95698ff6177b5f1f13f251da60e7348413046ae4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001902?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001902?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001902 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-2023-1001902 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001902 in the wild and no public exploit code.