GSD-2022-1005971 usb: cdns3 fix use-after-free at workaround 2
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel CDNS3 USB driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or cause a system crash.
- 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-2022-1005971?
GSD-2022-1005971 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
usb: cdns3 fix use-after-free at workaround 2
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 v5.4.211 by commit e65d9b7147d7be3504893ca7dfb85286bda83d40. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005971?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005971?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005971 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-2022-1005971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005971 in the wild and no public exploit code.