GSD-2023-1002300 net: sched: sch: Fix off by one in htb_activate_prios()
An off-by-one error in the Linux kernel's HTB scheduler can lead to a denial of service, 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-2023-1002300?
GSD-2023-1002300 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: sched: sch: Fix off by one in htb_activate_prios()
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 v6.1.13 by commit 4419cb8e5b0f19d8c6730616d9dd493b53c4442a, it was introduced in version v6.1.13 by commit f6415c9c9a0b3881543d38528a58b54af4351522. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002300?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002300?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002300 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002300 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002300 in the wild and no public exploit code.