GSD-2022-1007446 wifi: cfg80211: avoid nontransmitted BSS list corruption
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel's WiFi subsystem allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted wireless frames.
- 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-2022-1007446?
GSD-2022-1007446 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
wifi: cfg80211: avoid nontransmitted BSS list corruption
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 v5.4.218 by commit 77bb20ccb9dfc9ed4f9c93788c90d08cfd891cdc, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit 0b8fb8235be8be99a197e8d948fc0a2df8dc261a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007446?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007446?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007446 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-2022-1007446 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007446 in the wild and no public exploit code.