GSD-2022-1005757 nfc: pn533: Fix use-after-free bugs caused by pn532_cmd_timeout
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel NFC driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005757?
GSD-2022-1005757 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
nfc: pn533: Fix use-after-free bugs caused by pn532_cmd_timeout
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 v5.10.140 by commit 50403ee6daddf0d7a14e9d3b51a377c39a08ec8c, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit c656aa4c27b17a8c70da223ed5ab42145800d6b5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005757?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005757?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005757 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-2022-1005757 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005757 in the wild and no public exploit code.