GSD-2022-1004974 misc: fastrpc: fix memory corruption on open
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel fastrpc driver 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-2022-1004974?
GSD-2022-1004974 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
misc: fastrpc: fix memory corruption on open
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 e0578e603065f120a8759b75e0d6c216c7078a39, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit f6f9279f2bf0e37e2f1fb119d8832b8568536a04. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004974?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004974?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004974 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-2022-1004974 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004974 in the wild and no public exploit code.