GSD-2022-1001275 crypto: ccree - Fix use after free in cc_cipher_exit()

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ccree crypto driver could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1001275?

GSD-2022-1001275 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.

Official description

crypto: ccree - Fix use after free in cc_cipher_exit()

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 cffb5382bd8d3cf21b874ab5b84bf7618932286b, it was introduced in version v4.17 by commit 63ee04c8b491ee148489347e7da9fbfd982ca2bb. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001275?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001275?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001275 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2022-1001275 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001275 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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