GSD-2023-1002369 btrfs: zlib: zero-initialize zlib workspace
Local attackers may read uninitialized memory from the btrfs zlib workspace due to lack of zero-initialization in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2023-1002369?
GSD-2023-1002369 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
btrfs: zlib: zero-initialize zlib workspace
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 v5.15.94 by commit b938059807146dc4cbc15d11d8862328e2cd5984. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002369?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002369?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002369 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002369 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002369 in the wild and no public exploit code.