GSD-2022-1006329 of: fdt: fix off-by-one error in unflatten_dt_nodes()

Not scored Published

An off-by-one error in the Linux Kernel's FDT unflattening function can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing local attackers to cause denial of service or 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-2022-1006329?

GSD-2022-1006329 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 2 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

of: fdt: fix off-by-one error in unflatten_dt_nodes()

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 v5.19.11 by commit 2133f451311671c7c42b5640d2b999326b39aa0e, it was introduced in version v4.7 by commit 78c44d910d3e5f96dc6b3695fc1e4efd7c46a455. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006329?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006329?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006329 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006329 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006329 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Is GSD-2022-1006329 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free