GSD-2022-1002176 ata: sata_dwc_460ex: Fix crash due to OOB write
An out-of-bounds write in the SATA DWC driver can cause a kernel crash, leading to denial of service for local attackers.
- 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-2022-1002176?
GSD-2022-1002176 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
ata: sata_dwc_460ex: Fix crash due to OOB write
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 v5.4.189 by commit 55e1465ba79562a191708a40eeae3f8082a209e3, it was introduced in version v4.18 by commit 28361c403683c2b00d4f5e76045f3ccd299bf99d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002176?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002176?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002176 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-2022-1002176 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002176 in the wild and no public exploit code.