GSD-2022-1008272 ntfs: fix out-of-bounds read in ntfs_attr_find()
An out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel NTFS driver allows attackers to read sensitive memory or cause a system crash.
- 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-2022-1008272?
GSD-2022-1008272 is a 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
ntfs: fix out-of-bounds read 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 v4.14.300 by commit 801906eea32d9781725905271a1d4ab275743fc9. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008272?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008272?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008272 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1008272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008272 in the wild and no public exploit code.