GSD-2022-1003007 staging: r8188eu: prevent ->Ssid overflow in rtw_wx_set_scan()
A buffer overflow in the r8188eu Wi-Fi driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or crash the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003007?
GSD-2022-1003007 is a memory corruption 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
staging: r8188eu: prevent ->Ssid overflow in rtw_wx_set_scan()
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 v5.17.14 by commit c4bd6b72df4f01aa866ceb298466d6d07a6bd525, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 2b42bd58b32155a1be4dd78991845dec05aaef9e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003007?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003007?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003007 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-2022-1003007 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003007 in the wild and no public exploit code.