GSD-2022-1003643 NFC: NULL out the dev->rfkill to prevent UAF

Not scored Published

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel NFC subsystem 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-2022-1003643?

GSD-2022-1003643 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

NFC: NULL out the dev->rfkill to prevent UAF

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 v5.10.121 by commit 2a1b5110c95e4d49c8c3906270dfcde680a5a7be, it was introduced in version v5.10.82 by commit 73a0d12114b4bc1a9def79a623264754b9df698e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003643?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1003643?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003643 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-2022-1003643 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003643 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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