GSD-2022-1007869 ntfs: fix use-after-free in ntfs_attr_find()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel NTFS driver could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007869?
GSD-2022-1007869 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022.
Official description
ntfs: fix use-after-free in ntfs_attr_find()
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 v5.15.80 by commit 5330c423b86263ac7883fef0260b9e2229cb531e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007869?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007869?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007869 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-2022-1007869 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007869 in the wild and no public exploit code.