GSD-2022-1008301 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 needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008301?
GSD-2022-1008301 is a memory corruption 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
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 v4.14.299 by commit b23665bbd39224e15aab89df4a4b60c0ab2ad09d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008301?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008301?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008301 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-2022-1008301 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008301 in the wild and no public exploit code.