GSD-2021-1002210 media: firewire: firedtv-avc: fix a buffer overflow in avc_ca_pmt()
A buffer overflow in the Linux kernel's FireWire DTV driver allows local attackers to potentially execute 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-2021-1002210?
GSD-2021-1002210 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 v5.15.1 by commit cb667140875a3b1db92e4c50b4617a7cbf84659b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002210?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002210?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002210 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-2021-1002210 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002210 in the wild and no public exploit code.