GSD-2023-1002094 octeontx2-pf: Avoid use of GFP_KERNEL in atomic context
A bug in the octeontx2-pf driver using GFP_KERNEL in atomic context can cause system instability or crashes, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1002094?
GSD-2023-1002094 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
octeontx2-pf: Avoid use of GFP_KERNEL in atomic context
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 2827c4eb429db64befdca11362e2b1c5f524f6ba, it was introduced in version v5.15.87 by commit 6ea5273c71dd2d07c0a2459594eb34bc087939f7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002094?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002094?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002094 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2023-1002094 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002094 in the wild and no public exploit code.