GSD-2022-1005992 tee: add overflow check in register_shm_helper()

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An integer overflow in the Linux Kernel TEE driver allows local attackers to potentially escalate privileges or execute code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1005992?

GSD-2022-1005992 is a 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

tee: add overflow check in register_shm_helper()

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 965333345fe952cc7eebc8e3a565ffc709441af2, it was introduced in version v4.16 by commit 033ddf12bcf5326b93bd604f50a7474a434a35f9. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005992?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005992?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005992 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005992 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005992 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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