GSD-2022-1008125 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-2022-1008125?
GSD-2022-1008125 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 v5.4.225 by commit 266bd5306286316758e6246ea0345133427b0f62. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008125?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008125?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008125 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-2022-1008125 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008125 in the wild and no public exploit code.