GSD-2023-1001917 bnxt: Do not read past the end of test names
A buffer over-read in the bnxt network driver allows attackers to read past the end of test names, potentially disclosing sensitive kernel memory.
- 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-2023-1001917?
GSD-2023-1001917 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
bnxt: Do not read past the end of test names
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 cefa85480ac99c0bef5a09daadb48d65fc28e279, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit eb51365846bc418687af4c4f41b68b6e84cdd449. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001917?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001917?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001917 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001917 in the wild and no public exploit code.