GSD-2021-1002807 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 system crash 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-2021-1002807?
GSD-2021-1002807 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 v5.10.89 by commit 676c572439e58b7ee6b7ca3f1e5595382921045c, it was introduced in version v5.10.21 by commit dde807b4a44273fa5f62c0cb308295e6d6642550. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002807?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002807?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002807 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-2021-1002807 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002807 in the wild and no public exploit code.