GSD-2022-1008206 ntfs: fix use-after-free in ntfs_attr_find()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel NTFS driver could allow local attackers to execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008206?
GSD-2022-1008206 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.
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 v4.19.267 by commit d0006d739738a658a9c29b438444259d9f71dfa0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008206?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008206?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008206 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-2022-1008206 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008206 in the wild and no public exploit code.