GSD-2022-1004964 tty: n_gsm: initialize more members at gsm_alloc_mux()

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Uninitialized members in the GSM multiplexer allocation function in the Linux kernel, potentially leading to undefined behavior.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1004964?

GSD-2022-1004964 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022.

Official description

tty: n_gsm: initialize more members at gsm_alloc_mux()

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 v5.19.8 by commit 55f799f2c34a4f0731ce58466b1a84aef24b06bc, it was introduced in version v5.19.2 by commit 5320aa45f526ddd3374e6226842467b788894b34. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004964?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004964?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004964 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004964 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004964 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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