GSD-2022-1002650 remoteproc: mtk_scp: Fix a potential double free

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A double free vulnerability in the MediaTek SCP remoteproc driver allows local attackers to cause denial of service or potentially escalate privileges.

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

What is GSD-2022-1002650?

GSD-2022-1002650 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

remoteproc: mtk_scp: Fix a potential double free

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 v5.18.4 by commit adc02700236613b344a947a897fc2741d52a43b9, it was introduced in version v5.18 by commit c1407ac1099ab9726c31d38d806f3150f494c494. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002650?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002650?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002650 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-2022-1002650 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002650 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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