GSD-2022-1000442 iio: buffer: Fix file related error handling in IIO_BUFFER_GET_FD_IOCTL
Improper error handling in Linux Kernel IIO buffer ioctl may lead to resource leaks or undefined behavior, requiring local access to exploit.
- 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-2022-1000442?
GSD-2022-1000442 is a 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
iio: buffer: Fix file related error handling in IIO_BUFFER_GET_FD_IOCTL
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 v5.15.24 by commit b7f54894aa7517d2b6c797a499b9f491e9db9083, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit f73f7f4da581875f9b1f2fb8ebd1ab15ed634488. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000442?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000442?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000442 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000442 in the wild and no public exploit code.