GSD-2022-1006438 ALSA: usb-audio: Fix an out-of-bounds bug in __snd_usb_parse_audio_interface()
An out-of-bounds bug in the Linux kernel USB audio driver could allow attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or system crashes.
- 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-2022-1006438?
GSD-2022-1006438 is a memory corruption 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
ALSA: usb-audio: Fix an out-of-bounds bug in __snd_usb_parse_audio_interface()
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 v4.19.258 by commit 2a308e415d247a23d4d64c964c02e782eede2936. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006438?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006438?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006438 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-2022-1006438 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006438 in the wild and no public exploit code.