GSD-2022-1002383 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-2022-1002383?
GSD-2022-1002383 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 v4.14.276 by commit c3b2f23bfe5452b00eb1c842bc71098449e4ad9f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002383?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002383?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002383 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002383 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002383 in the wild and no public exploit code.