GSD-2022-1008344 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-2022-1008344?
GSD-2022-1008344 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 v4.9.333 by commit b1477d95e967bf626b8c5e3838bb885c47381b24. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008344?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008344?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008344 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-2022-1008344 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008344 in the wild and no public exploit code.