GSD-2022-1005597 intel_th: msu: Fix vmalloced buffers
A memory corruption issue in the Linux kernel's intel_th msu driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005597?
GSD-2022-1005597 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
intel_th: msu: Fix vmalloced buffers
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 v5.15.61 by commit 566887bad7ff2297d6b3f9659c702ba075f3d62d, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit ba39bd8306057fb343dfb75d93a76d824b625236. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005597?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005597?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005597 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-2022-1005597 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005597 in the wild and no public exploit code.