GSD-2022-1007691 ALSA: usb-audio: Drop snd_BUG_ON() from snd_usbmidi_output_open()
A bug check in the ALSA USB MIDI driver could cause a kernel crash, leading to denial of service for local users.
- 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-2022-1007691?
GSD-2022-1007691 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ALSA: usb-audio: Drop snd_BUG_ON() from snd_usbmidi_output_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 v6.0.10 by commit 00f5f1bbf815a39e9eecb468d12ca55d3360eb10. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007691?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007691?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007691 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1007691 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007691 in the wild and no public exploit code.