GSD-2023-1001993 net/mlx5: Fix command stats access after free
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel mlx5 driver could allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001993?
GSD-2023-1001993 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023.
Official description
net/mlx5: Fix command stats access after free
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 v6.1.7 by commit ddf458641a511e7dff19f3bf0cbbc5dd9fe08ce5, it was introduced in version v5.18 by commit 34f46ae0d4b38e83cfb26fb6f06b5b5efea47fdc. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001993?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001993?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001993 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2023-1001993 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001993 in the wild and no public exploit code.