GSD-2022-1003754 HID: bigben: fix slab-out-of-bounds Write in bigben_probe
A slab-out-of-bounds write in the Linux kernel's bigben HID driver allows local attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or system crashes.
- 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-2022-1003754?
GSD-2022-1003754 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
HID: bigben: fix slab-out-of-bounds Write in bigben_probe
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 v5.4.198 by commit 00771de7cc28e405f5ae19ca46facd83a534bb8f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003754?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003754?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003754 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-2022-1003754 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003754 in the wild and no public exploit code.