GSD-2022-1006917 usb: gadget: uvc: Fix argument to sizeof() in uvc_register_video()
Incorrect sizeof argument in Linux Kernel USB Video Class driver may cause memory corruption, potentially leading to denial of service or code execution.
- 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-2022-1006917?
GSD-2022-1006917 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
usb: gadget: uvc: Fix argument to sizeof() in uvc_register_video()
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 c63266f1da3574b83ddb67ea2c66bb9bce2c35d0, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit e4ce9ed835bcaf4cd3230a53a79645986c25ce0f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006917?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006917?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006917 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-2022-1006917 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006917 in the wild and no public exploit code.