GSD-2023-1001929 Bluetooth: Fix possible deadlock in rfcomm_sk_state_change

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A deadlock in the Linux Kernel Bluetooth subsystem can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.

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-2023-1001929?

GSD-2023-1001929 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

Bluetooth: Fix possible deadlock in rfcomm_sk_state_change

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 17511bd84871f4a6106cb335616e086880313f3f, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 1804fdf6e494e5e2938c65d8391690b59bcff897. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001929?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001929?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001929 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001929 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001929 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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