GSD-2022-1006023 HID: cp2112: prevent a buffer overflow in cp2112_xfer()
A buffer overflow in the cp2112 HID driver allows local attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.
- 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-2022-1006023?
GSD-2022-1006023 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
HID: cp2112: prevent a buffer overflow in cp2112_xfer()
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 519ff31a6ddd87aa4905bd9bf3b92e8b88801614, it was introduced in version v4.15 by commit 542134c0375b5ca2b1d18490c02b8a20bfdd8d74. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006023?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006023?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006023 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-2022-1006023 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006023 in the wild and no public exploit code.