GSD-2022-1001328 uaccess: fix integer overflow on access_ok()

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An integer overflow in the Linux kernel's access_ok function allows local attackers to potentially escalate privileges or execute code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1001328?

GSD-2022-1001328 is a 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

uaccess: fix integer overflow on access_ok()

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 v5.17.1 by commit a1ad747fc1a0e06d1bf26b996ee8a56b5c8d02d8, it was introduced in version v4.20 by commit da551281947cb2c0ab6e0045529a706af5d79584. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001328?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001328?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001328 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001328 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001328 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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