GSD-2023-1002199 perf/x86/amd: fix potential integer overflow on shift of a int
A potential integer overflow in the Linux kernel's AMD perf subsystem could allow local attackers to cause denial of service or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002199?
GSD-2023-1002199 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
perf/x86/amd: fix potential integer overflow on shift of a int
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 v5.4.231 by commit fbf7b0e4cef3b5470b610f14fb9faa5ee7f63954, it was introduced in version v5.4.22 by commit d8a6a443ff0aea5893f0a7f2726973b496b76420. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002199?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002199?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002199 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002199 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002199 in the wild and no public exploit code.