GSD-2023-1002256 net: mlx5: eliminate anonymous module_init & module_exit
Automated discovery flagged potential security issues in the mlx5 network driver due to anonymous module initialization, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002256?
GSD-2023-1002256 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023.
Official description
net: mlx5: eliminate anonymous module_init & module_exit
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 v4.19.272 by commit bbae142fbe2352c4a6145ddc80377f9ea9ddcc72, it was introduced in version v3.11 by commit e126ba97dba9edeb6fafa3665b5f8497fc9cdf8c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002256?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002256?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002256 in the wild and no public exploit code.