GSD-2023-1002278 netrom: Fix use-after-free of a listening socket.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netrom module allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002278?
GSD-2023-1002278 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
netrom: Fix use-after-free of a listening socket.
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 v4.14.305 by commit e666990abb2e42dd4ba979b4706280a3664cfae7, it was introduced in version v4.14.241 by commit 48866fd5c361ea417ed24b43fc2a7dc2f5b060ef. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002278?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002278?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002278 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2023-1002278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002278 in the wild and no public exploit code.