GSD-2023-1002059 net: fix UaF in netns ops registration error path
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel network namespace registration error path allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- 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-2023-1002059?
GSD-2023-1002059 is an use after free 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: fix UaF in netns ops registration error path
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 v5.15.91 by commit 66689a72ba73575e76d4f6a8748d3fa2690ec1c4, it was introduced in version v5.15.77 by commit a1e18acb0246bfb001b08b8b1b830b5ec92a0f13. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002059?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002059?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002059 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-2023-1002059 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002059 in the wild and no public exploit code.