GSD-2023-1001919 thermal: core: call put_device() only after device_register() fails
A bug in the Linux kernel thermal core causes a double free or use-after-free if device registration fails, potentially leading to a system crash.
- 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-2023-1001919?
GSD-2023-1001919 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
thermal: core: call put_device() only after device_register() fails
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 2846a7412f6246fd5171f51011bf76dfebcec0ee, it was introduced in version v6.1.2 by commit e0d8b51bbe84d6a98c162e06344de2d773d9e722. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001919?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001919?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001919 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001919 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001919 in the wild and no public exploit code.