GSD-2021-1000922 net: usb: fix possible use-after-free in smsc75xx_bind

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's smsc75xx USB driver could allow local attackers to execute code or cause a denial of service.

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-2021-1000922?

GSD-2021-1000922 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

net: usb: fix possible use-after-free in smsc75xx_bind

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 v5.4.128 by commit 4252bf6c2b245f47011098113d405ffad6ad5d5b, it was introduced in version v5.4.124 by commit b95fb96e6339e34694dd578fb6bde3575b01af17. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000922?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000922?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000922 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2021-1000922 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000922 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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