GSD-2021-1002354 staging: rtl8192e: Fix use after free in _rtl92e_pci_disconnect()

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the rtl8192e PCI disconnect function allows local attackers to potentially execute code or cause a system crash.

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-2021-1002354?

GSD-2021-1002354 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

staging: rtl8192e: Fix use after free in _rtl92e_pci_disconnect()

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 v4.4.294 by commit d43aecb694b10db9a4228ce2d38b5ae8de374443, it was introduced in version v3.2 by commit 66898177e7e5486dc77a4ba742efa4e2e9e900a4. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002354?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002354?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002354 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-2021-1002354 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002354 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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