GSD-2022-1000943 ASoC: ops: Shift tested values in snd_soc_put_volsw() by +min

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An integer overflow in the Linux Kernel ALSA volume control allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.

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-2022-1000943?

GSD-2022-1000943 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

ASoC: ops: Shift tested values in snd_soc_put_volsw() by +min

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 v4.9.305 by commit 69f42e41256d5a234d3ae0d35fa66dc6d8171846, it was introduced in version v4.9.300 by commit 40f598698129b5ceaf31012f9501b775c7b6e57d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000943?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000943?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000943 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000943 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000943 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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