GSD-2022-1002514 jffs2: fix use-after-free in jffs2_clear_xattr_subsystem

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's jffs2 filesystem allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1002514?

GSD-2022-1002514 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

Official description

jffs2: fix use-after-free in jffs2_clear_xattr_subsystem

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 v4.9.311 by commit 9150cb625b46f68d524f4cfd491f1aafc23e10a9, it was introduced in version v2.6.18 by commit aa98d7cf59b5b0764d3502662053489585faf2fe. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002514?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002514?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2022-1002514 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002514 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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