GSD-2022-1000167 ASoC: ops: Reject out of bounds values in snd_soc_put_volsw()
A missing bounds check in the Linux Kernel ALSA SoC volume control allows local attackers to cause a denial of service via out-of-bounds values.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000167?
GSD-2022-1000167 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ASoC: ops: Reject out of bounds values in snd_soc_put_volsw()
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 v5.4.178 by commit 68fd718724284788fc5f379e0b7cac541429ece7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000167?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000167?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000167 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000167 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000167 in the wild and no public exploit code.