GSD-2022-1004508 staging: r8188eu: Fix warning of array overflow in ioctl_linux.c
An array overflow in the r8188eu wireless driver may cause memory corruption or denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004508?
GSD-2022-1004508 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022.
Official description
staging: r8188eu: Fix warning of array overflow in ioctl_linux.c
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 v5.15.49 by commit 9c8fc4b323ddd330baa20718d8539cfea7bfbf7a, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 2b42bd58b32155a1be4dd78991845dec05aaef9e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004508?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004508?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004508 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-2022-1004508 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004508 in the wild and no public exploit code.