GSD-2021-1002665 firmware: arm_scpi: Fix string overflow in SCPI genpd driver
A string overflow in the Linux kernel SCPI genpd driver could allow local attackers to execute code or cause a denial of service.
- 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-2021-1002665?
GSD-2021-1002665 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
firmware: arm_scpi: Fix string overflow in SCPI genpd driver
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 v5.4.168 by commit 802a1a8501563714a5fe8824f4ed27fec04a0719, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit 8bec4337ad4023b26de35d3b0c3a3b2735ffc5c7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002665?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002665?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002665 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-2021-1002665 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002665 in the wild and no public exploit code.