GSD-2021-1002386 staging: rtl8192e: Fix use after free in _rtl92e_pci_disconnect()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel rtl8192e driver 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-2021-1002386?
GSD-2021-1002386 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 v4.14.257 by commit c0ef0e75a858cbd8618b473f22fbca36106dcf82, it was introduced in version v3.2 by commit 66898177e7e5486dc77a4ba742efa4e2e9e900a4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002386?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002386?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002386 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-2021-1002386 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002386 in the wild and no public exploit code.