GSD-2022-1007371 HID: roccat: Fix use-after-free in roccat_read()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's roccat HID driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007371?
GSD-2022-1007371 is an use after free 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
HID: roccat: Fix use-after-free in roccat_read()
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 e30c3a9a88818e5cf3df3fda6ab8388bef3bc6cd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007371?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007371?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007371 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1007371 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007371 in the wild and no public exploit code.