GSD-2022-1007482 usb: idmouse: fix an uninit-value in idmouse_open
A local attacker with physical access can read uninitialized memory via the idmouse USB driver, potentially exposing sensitive kernel data.
- 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-2022-1007482?
GSD-2022-1007482 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
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 v4.19.262 by commit f589b667567fde4f81d6e6c40f42b9f2224690ea. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007482?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007482?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007482 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007482 in the wild and no public exploit code.