GSD-2022-1006254 wifi: wil6210: debugfs: fix uninitialized variable use in `wil_write_file_wmi()`
A local attacker with debugfs access can read uninitialized memory in the wil6210 Wi-Fi driver, potentially leaking sensitive kernel data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006254?
GSD-2022-1006254 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
wifi: wil6210: debugfs: fix uninitialized variable use in wil_write_file_wmi()
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 v4.14.291 by commit b13c84e877d7a3095bacb14665db304b2c00e95f, it was introduced in version v4.14.291 by commit c1216e699a1ce83ea005510844bd7508d34c6cef. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006254?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006254?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006254 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006254 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006254 in the wild and no public exploit code.