GSD-2023-1002330 cxl/region: Fix null pointer dereference for resetting decoder
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel CXL region decoder reset allows local attackers to cause a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002330?
GSD-2023-1002330 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
cxl/region: Fix null pointer dereference for resetting decoder
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 v6.1.12 by commit a04c7d062b537ff787d00da95bdfe343260d4beb, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit 176baefb2eb5d7a3ddebe3ff803db1fce44574b5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002330?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002330?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002330 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002330 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002330 in the wild and no public exploit code.