PT-2023-33623 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2023-01-17
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Updated
2023-01-17
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v6.0.16
Description
A memory leak was discovered in the
do floppy init() function. The issue was introduced in version v5.11 and is fixed in version v6.0.16. The actual impact and attack plausibility of this issue have not yet been proven.Recommendations
For versions prior to v6.0.16, update to version v6.0.16 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the
do floppy init() function until a patch is available. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
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Affected Products
Linux Kernel