GSD-2022-1001238 rtw88: fix memory overrun and memory leak during hw_scan
A memory overrun and leak in the rtw88 Wi-Fi driver during hardware scans can cause crashes or potential code execution, affecting Linux kernel users.
- 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-2022-1001238?
GSD-2022-1001238 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
rtw88: fix memory overrun and memory leak during hw_scan
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 v5.17.2 by commit ec5da191bfcd5fd22b95459b623694f66c1cc10b, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 10d162b2ed395e69720926b4f8d87f1f25ca920f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001238?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001238?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1001238 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001238 in the wild and no public exploit code.