GSD-2022-1007405 usb: gadget: function: fix dangling pnp_string in f_printer.c
A dangling pointer in the Linux kernel USB printer gadget function may lead to undefined behavior or potential security issues.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007405?
GSD-2022-1007405 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.
Official description
usb: gadget: function: fix dangling pnp_string in f_printer.c
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 9fe0a8c0694cdee35b617ad5035aa1f080f4af55, it was introduced in version v4.11 by commit fdc01cc286be9d32140631469b7608f3f58c2db3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007405?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007405?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007405 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-2022-1007405 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007405 in the wild and no public exploit code.