GSD-2022-1000721 mac80211_hwsim: initialize ieee80211_tx_info at hw_scan_work
Uninitialized memory in mac80211_hwsim scan work may lead to undefined behavior, requiring kernel patching.
- 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-2022-1000721?
GSD-2022-1000721 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mac80211_hwsim: initialize ieee80211_tx_info at hw_scan_work
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 v5.16.13 by commit f3b4b52732bd62341f547fbc0e9c39a68cfbb25c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000721?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000721?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000721 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000721 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000721 in the wild and no public exploit code.