GSD-2022-1007510 usb: gadget: function: fix dangling pnp_string in f_printer.c
A dangling pointer issue in the Linux kernel USB printer gadget function could potentially lead to memory corruption or undefined behavior.
- 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-2022-1007510?
GSD-2022-1007510 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 v4.19.262 by commit 565640ded3445737a7a3f7ac7d58d134a6b6303a, it was introduced in version v4.11 by commit fdc01cc286be9d32140631469b7608f3f58c2db3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007510?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007510?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007510 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-2022-1007510 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007510 in the wild and no public exploit code.