GSD-2022-1007452 wifi: cfg80211: fix u8 overflow in cfg80211_update_notlisted_nontrans()
An integer overflow in the Linux kernel WiFi subsystem can lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1007452?
GSD-2022-1007452 is a 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: fix u8 overflow in cfg80211_update_notlisted_nontrans()
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 020402c7dd587a8a4725d32bbd172a5f7ecc5f8f, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit 0b8fb8235be8be99a197e8d948fc0a2df8dc261a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007452?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007452?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007452 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007452 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007452 in the wild and no public exploit code.