GSD-2022-1003316 video: fbdev: vesafb: Fix a use-after-free due early fb_info cleanup
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel vesafb driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003316?
GSD-2022-1003316 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
video: fbdev: vesafb: Fix a use-after-free due early fb_info cleanup
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 v5.15.46 by commit 0fac5f8fb1bc2fc4f8714bf5e743c9cc3f547c63, it was introduced in version v5.15.41 by commit f94aa46efaa087ec075c83e4508f943fb5e43977. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003316?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003316?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003316 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-2022-1003316 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003316 in the wild and no public exploit code.