GSD-2021-1002794 Input: elantech - fix stack out of bound access in elantech_change_report_id()
A stack out-of-bounds access in the Elantech input driver allows local attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute code.
- 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-2021-1002794?
GSD-2021-1002794 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Input: elantech - fix stack out of bound access in elantech_change_report_id()
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 v5.4.169 by commit a7f95328c6f0afffdc4555f16e3bbab8bbf0d9be, it was introduced in version v5.4.103 by commit 9e4815cf178561104881e5d687ef69396aca1c8d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002794?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002794?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002794 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-2021-1002794 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002794 in the wild and no public exploit code.