GSD-2022-1006861 wifi: wfx: prevent underflow in wfx_send_pds()
An integer underflow in the wfx WiFi driver can lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to fix.
- 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-2022-1006861?
GSD-2022-1006861 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
wifi: wfx: prevent underflow in wfx_send_pds()
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 6ff14d84f3d854f03f88db625e9983d71cf87634, it was introduced in version v5.18 by commit dcbecb497908a127dd9fd361d8cdc68f46d8cff6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006861?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006861?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006861 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006861 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006861 in the wild and no public exploit code.