GSD-2022-1005707 binder: fix UAF of ref->proc caused by race condition

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A race condition in the Linux kernel binder driver allows local attackers to trigger a use-after-free, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.

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-2022-1005707?

GSD-2022-1005707 is an use after free 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

binder: fix UAF of ref->proc caused by race condition

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 v5.10.142 by commit 9629f2dfdb1dad294b468038ff8e161e94d0b609. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005707?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005707?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005707 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-2022-1005707 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005707 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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