GSD-2022-1001329 mac80211: fix potential double free on mesh join

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A double free vulnerability in the Linux kernel mac80211 mesh join path could allow attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.

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-2022-1001329?

GSD-2022-1001329 is an use after free 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

mac80211: fix potential double free on mesh join

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 46bb87d40683337757a2f902fcd4244b32bb4e86, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit 6a01afcf8468d3ca2bd8bbb27503f60dcf643b20. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001329?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001329?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001329 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-2022-1001329 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001329 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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