GSD-2022-1008236 ASoC: core: Fix use-after-free in snd_soc_exit()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel ASoC core allows local attackers with high privileges to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008236?
GSD-2022-1008236 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
ASoC: core: Fix use-after-free in snd_soc_exit()
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 a3365e62239dc064019a244bde5686ac18527c22, it was introduced in version v3.0 by commit fb257897bf20c5f0e1df584bb5b874e811651263. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008236?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008236?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008236 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-2022-1008236 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008236 in the wild and no public exploit code.