GSD-2022-1007886 misc/vmw_vmci: fix an infoleak in vmci_host_do_receive_datagram()
A local attacker can exploit an information leak in the VMware VMCI driver to read sensitive kernel memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007886?
GSD-2022-1007886 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
misc/vmw_vmci: fix an infoleak in vmci_host_do_receive_datagram()
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 8e2f33c598370bcf828bab4d667d1d38bcd3c57d, it was introduced in version v3.9 by commit 06164d2b72aa752ce4633184b3e0d97601017135. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007886?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007886?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007886 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007886 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007886 in the wild and no public exploit code.