GSD-2022-1006681 nvme-hwmon: kmalloc the NVME SMART log buffer
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel NVMe hwmon 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-2022-1006681?
GSD-2022-1006681 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
nvme-hwmon: kmalloc the NVME SMART log buffer
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 v6.0.6 by commit 704d5f5d119588d18d125573cfdbef04e1f44f07, it was introduced in version v5.5 by commit 400b6a7b13a3fd71cff087139ce45dd1e5fff444. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006681?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006681?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006681 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-2022-1006681 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006681 in the wild and no public exploit code.