GSD-2023-1002070 device property: fix of node refcount leak in fwnode_graph_get_next_endpoint()
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel device property subsystem can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002070?
GSD-2023-1002070 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023.
Official description
device property: fix of node refcount leak in fwnode_graph_get_next_endpoint()
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 7701a4bd45c11f9a289d8f262fad05705a012339, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit b5b41ab6b0c1bb70fe37a0d193006c969e3b5909. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002070?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002070?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002070 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2023-1002070 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002070 in the wild and no public exploit code.