GSD-2022-1000326 iwlwifi: fix use-after-free
A use-after-free vulnerability in the iwlwifi 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-2022-1000326?
GSD-2022-1000326 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
iwlwifi: fix use-after-free
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 v4.19.231 by commit 7d6475179b85a83186ccce59cdc359d4f07d0bcb, it was introduced in version v4.19.226 by commit 1d7cc54137a4f28506dc7beac235b240b08f4e59. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000326?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000326?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000326 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-2022-1000326 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000326 in the wild and no public exploit code.