GSD-2023-1002406 ice: Do not use WQ_MEM_RECLAIM flag for workqueue
A kernel driver issue involving workqueue flags may lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch for mitigation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002406?
GSD-2023-1002406 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 7 Mar 2023.
Official description
ice: Do not use WQ_MEM_RECLAIM flag for workqueue
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 v5.4.232 by commit 87a5e3fc8416106e290c448fc8a6dd50ab24c634, it was introduced in version v4.17 by commit 940b61af02f497fcd911b9e2d75c6b8cf76b92fd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002406?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002406?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002406 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2023-1002406 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002406 in the wild and no public exploit code.