GSD-2021-1001559 HID: betop: fix slab-out-of-bounds Write in betop_probe
A slab-out-of-bounds write in the Linux kernel betop HID driver allows local attackers with physical access to cause memory corruption or system crashes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001559?
GSD-2021-1001559 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
HID: betop: fix slab-out-of-bounds Write in betop_probe
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 v4.19.209 by commit bb8b72374db69afa25a5b65cf1c092860c6fe914. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001559?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001559?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001559 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-2021-1001559 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001559 in the wild and no public exploit code.