GSD-2021-1000441 rtw88: Fix array overrun in rtw_get_tx_power_params()
An array overrun in the rtw88 Wi-Fi driver can lead to memory corruption, potentially causing system crashes or arbitrary code execution.
- 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-2021-1000441?
GSD-2021-1000441 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
rtw88: Fix array overrun in rtw_get_tx_power_params()
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 v5.4.119 by commit 6b5aa0cf321c25f41e09a61c83ee4dc7ab9549cb, it was introduced in version v5.3 by commit fa6dfe6bff246ddd5be3cfe81637f137acd6c294. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000441?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000441?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000441 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1000441 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000441 in the wild and no public exploit code.