GSD-2022-1000551 mctp: fix use after free
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel MCTP subsystem could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000551?
GSD-2022-1000551 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022.
Official description
mctp: 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 v5.16.11 by commit 1dd3ecbec5f606b2a526c47925c8634b1a6bb81e, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit 4f9e1ba6de45aa8797a83f1fe5b82ec4bac16899. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000551?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000551?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000551 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-2022-1000551 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000551 in the wild and no public exploit code.