GSD-2022-1002421 video: fbdev: nvidiafb: Use strscpy() to prevent buffer overflow
A buffer overflow in the nvidiafb kernel driver could allow attackers to execute code or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002421?
GSD-2022-1002421 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
video: fbdev: nvidiafb: Use strscpy() to prevent buffer overflow
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 580e5d3815474b8349250c25c16416585a72c7fe. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002421?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002421?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002421 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-2022-1002421 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002421 in the wild and no public exploit code.