GSD-2022-1003936 staging: rtl8712: fix uninit-value in r871xu_drv_init()
An uninitialized value in the rtl8712 driver may allow local attackers to read sensitive kernel memory.
- 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-2022-1003936?
GSD-2022-1003936 is a 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: rtl8712: fix uninit-value in r871xu_drv_init()
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 v4.14.283 by commit 277faa442fe0c59f418ac53f47a78e1266addd65. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003936?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003936?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003936 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003936 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003936 in the wild and no public exploit code.