GSD-2022-1006715 usb: idmouse: fix an uninit-value in idmouse_open
An uninit-value bug in the idmouse USB driver allows local attackers to read uninitialized kernel memory.
- 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-2022-1006715?
GSD-2022-1006715 is a 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
usb: idmouse: fix an uninit-value in idmouse_open
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 v6.0.3 by commit adad163d1cff248a5df9f7cec50158e6ca89f33b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006715?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006715?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006715 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006715 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006715 in the wild and no public exploit code.