GSD-2023-1001939 net: enetc: avoid deadlock in enetc_tx_onestep_tstamp()
A deadlock in the Linux kernel's enetc network driver 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-2023-1001939?
GSD-2023-1001939 is a denial of service 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: enetc: avoid deadlock in enetc_tx_onestep_tstamp()
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 e893dced1a18e77b1262f5c10169413f0ece0da7, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit 7294380c5211687aa4d66166984b152ee84caf5f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001939?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001939?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001939 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2023-1001939 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001939 in the wild and no public exploit code.