GSD-2022-1001350 lz4: fix LZ4_decompress_safe_partial read out of bound
An out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel's LZ4 decompression function can lead to memory corruption or information disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001350?
GSD-2022-1001350 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
lz4: fix LZ4_decompress_safe_partial read out of bound
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 v5.16.20 by commit e64dbe97c05c769525cbca099ddbd22485630235. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001350?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001350?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001350 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-2022-1001350 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001350 in the wild and no public exploit code.