GSD-2022-1004297 comedi: vmk80xx: fix expression for tx buffer size
A buffer size calculation error in the vmk80xx driver may lead to memory corruption, requiring a kernel patch to mitigate potential crashes or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004297?
GSD-2022-1004297 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
comedi: vmk80xx: fix expression for tx buffer size
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 v5.18.6 by commit f3390c7b160fd0ff99e98c9df2f824a21496fdf5, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit a23461c47482fc232ffc9b819539d1f837adf2b1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004297?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004297?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004297 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-2022-1004297 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004297 in the wild and no public exploit code.