GSD-2022-1000790 mac80211_hwsim: initialize ieee80211_tx_info at hw_scan_work
Uninitialized memory in mac80211_hwsim scan work may lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1000790?
GSD-2022-1000790 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 v5.15.27 by commit e03ad1915ccccc5c908645c78c9dd4de25ecd1b6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000790?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000790?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000790 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000790 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000790 in the wild and no public exploit code.