GSD-2022-1000945 mac80211_hwsim: initialize ieee80211_tx_info at hw_scan_work
Uninitialized memory in mac80211_hwsim scan work may lead to undefined behavior or information disclosure in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2022-1000945?
GSD-2022-1000945 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 v4.9.305 by commit f2e57587aaf971aa80fd801152ccc33e8343aef3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000945?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000945?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000945 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000945 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000945 in the wild and no public exploit code.