GSD-2022-1007711 Input: iforce - invert valid length check when fetching device IDs

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A logic error in the iforce input driver's length check could lead to undefined behavior when fetching device IDs, 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-2022-1007711?

GSD-2022-1007711 is a 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

Input: iforce - invert valid length check when fetching device IDs

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 6365569d62a75ddf53fb0c2936c16587a365984c, it was introduced in version v5.3 by commit 6ac0aec6b0a651d64eef759fddf17d9145b51033. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007711?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007711?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007711 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007711 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007711 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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