GSD-2022-1001946 ALSA: pcm: Test for "silence" field in struct "pcm_format_data"
A missing check for the silence field in ALSA PCM data structures could lead to a null pointer dereference and system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001946?
GSD-2022-1001946 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
ALSA: pcm: Test for "silence" field in struct "pcm_format_data"
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 v5.10.112 by commit 912797e54c99a98f0722f21313e13a3938bb6dba. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001946?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001946?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001946 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001946 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001946 in the wild and no public exploit code.