GSD-2021-1001236 media: ngene: Fix out-of-bounds bug in ngene_command_config_free_buf()

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An out-of-bounds bug in the ngene media driver allows local attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to system crashes or code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1001236?

GSD-2021-1001236 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

media: ngene: Fix out-of-bounds bug in ngene_command_config_free_buf()

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 v5.10.54 by commit e991457afdcb5f4dbc5bc9d79eaf775be33e7092, it was introduced in version v2.6.34 by commit dae52d009fc950b5c209260d50fcc000f5becd3c. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001236?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001236?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001236 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-2021-1001236 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001236 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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