GSD-2021-1002071 media: firewire: firedtv-avc: fix a buffer overflow in avc_ca_pmt()

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A buffer overflow in the Linux kernel's firedtv-avc driver allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1002071?

GSD-2021-1002071 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

Official description

media: firewire: firedtv-avc: fix a buffer overflow in avc_ca_pmt()

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 v5.10.78 by commit d7fc85f6104259541ec136199d3bf7c8a736613d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002071?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002071?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002071 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-2021-1002071 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002071 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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