GSD-2022-1005265 HID: cp2112: prevent a buffer overflow in cp2112_xfer()

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A buffer overflow in the cp2112 HID driver allows local attackers to execute arbitrary 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-2022-1005265?

GSD-2022-1005265 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

HID: cp2112: prevent a buffer overflow in cp2112_xfer()

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 v5.19.2 by commit 26e427ac85c2b8d0d108cc80b6de34d33e2780c4, it was introduced in version v4.15 by commit 542134c0375b5ca2b1d18490c02b8a20bfdd8d74. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005265?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005265?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005265 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-2022-1005265 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005265 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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