GSD-2022-1008004 nfc: s3fwrn5: Fix potential memory leak in s3fwrn5_nci_send()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel NFC driver allows local attackers to exhaust system memory, causing denial of service.
- 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-2022-1008004?
GSD-2022-1008004 is a memory corruption 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
nfc: s3fwrn5: Fix potential memory leak in s3fwrn5_nci_send()
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 v5.15.78 by commit 7486f5c90078648de73d2544f51c64c8eac026bc, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit c04c674fadeb4a8e6522fc838d4620f7cfd4c621. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008004?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008004?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008004 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1008004 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008004 in the wild and no public exploit code.