GSD-2022-1004669 be2net: Fix buffer overflow in be_get_module_eeprom
A buffer overflow in the be2net network driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or cause a system crash.
- 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-2022-1004669?
GSD-2022-1004669 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
be2net: Fix buffer overflow in be_get_module_eeprom
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 v5.4.208 by commit a8569f76df7ec5b4b51155c57523a0b356db5741, it was introduced in version v3.18 by commit e36edd9d26cf257511548edaf2b7a56eb4fed854. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004669?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004669?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004669 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-2022-1004669 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004669 in the wild and no public exploit code.