GSD-2023-1002211 w1: fix WARNING after calling w1_process()
A kernel warning in the w1 subsystem can be triggered, potentially leading to a denial of service condition in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002211?
GSD-2023-1002211 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023.
Official description
w1: fix WARNING after calling w1_process()
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 276052159ba94d4d9f5b453fb4707d6798c6b845, it was introduced in version v2.6.28 by commit 3c52e4e627896b42152cc6ff98216c302932227e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002211?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002211?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002211 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2023-1002211 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002211 in the wild and no public exploit code.