GSD-2023-1001976 proc: fix PIE proc-empty-vm, proc-pid-vm tests
Fixes broken PIE tests for proc-empty-vm and proc-pid-vm in the Linux kernel, addressing a potential but unproven security issue.
- 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-2023-1001976?
GSD-2023-1001976 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
proc: fix PIE proc-empty-vm, proc-pid-vm tests
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 v6.1.8 by commit 6d114116da1be5995207becafa4be4d64f20591d, it was introduced in version v6.1 by commit 5bc73bb3451b9e449828694733a4c6b413ceeb3b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001976?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001976?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001976 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001976 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001976 in the wild and no public exploit code.