GSD-2022-1004741 iio: trigger: sysfs: fix use-after-free on remove

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel IIO trigger sysfs interface allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1004741?

GSD-2022-1004741 is an use after free 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

iio: trigger: sysfs: fix use-after-free on remove

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 v5.4.202 by commit 5e39397d60dacc7f5d81d442c1c958eaaaf31128, it was introduced in version v3.7 by commit f38bc926d022ebd67baad6ac7fc22c95fbc6238c. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004741?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004741?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2022-1004741 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004741 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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