GSD-2022-1007365 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
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007365?
GSD-2022-1007365 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
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 v5.4.220 by commit 1eae30c0113dde7522088231584d62415011a035. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007365?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007365?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007365 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007365 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007365 in the wild and no public exploit code.