GSD-2022-1007589 usb: gadget: function: fix dangling pnp_string in f_printer.c
A dangling pointer in the Linux kernel USB printer gadget driver can lead to use-after-free, potentially causing crashes or code execution.
- 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-2022-1007589?
GSD-2022-1007589 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, with no action from the victim.
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 v4.14.296 by commit 26a5fe8aadaf097a11dea26f72800ee533bfdb7d, it was introduced in version v4.11 by commit fdc01cc286be9d32140631469b7608f3f58c2db3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007589?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007589?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007589 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-2022-1007589 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007589 in the wild and no public exploit code.