GSD-2022-1008242 wifi: brcmfmac: Fix potential buffer overflow in brcmf_fweh_event_worker()
A buffer overflow in the brcmfmac Wi-Fi driver allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service.
- 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-2022-1008242?
GSD-2022-1008242 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
wifi: brcmfmac: Fix potential buffer overflow in brcmf_fweh_event_worker()
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 v4.19.265 by commit 5e7d546917431400b7d6e5e38f588e0bd13083c9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008242?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008242?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008242 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-2022-1008242 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008242 in the wild and no public exploit code.