GSD-2022-1008151 ata: libata-transport: fix double ata_host_put() in ata_tport_add()
A double free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's libata transport layer can lead to system crashes or potential memory corruption issues.
- 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-2022-1008151?
GSD-2022-1008151 is an use after free 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
ata: libata-transport: fix double ata_host_put() in ata_tport_add()
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 bec9ded5404cb14e5f5470103d0973a2ff83d6a5, it was introduced in version v4.17 by commit 2623c7a5f2799569d8bb05eb211da524a8144cb3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008151?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008151?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008151 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-2022-1008151 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008151 in the wild and no public exploit code.