GSD-2022-1001570 ASoC: codecs: rx-macro: fix accessing array out of bounds for enum type

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Out-of-bounds array access in the Linux kernel rx-macro audio codec driver can lead to memory corruption and potential system compromise.

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-2022-1001570?

GSD-2022-1001570 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

ASoC: codecs: rx-macro: fix accessing array out of bounds for enum type

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 v5.16.19 by commit 7e3629e256d1cabf801d00050550ade4d036cafe, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 4f692926f562ff48abfcca6b16f36ff8d57473b6. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001570?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001570?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001570 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-2022-1001570 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001570 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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