GSD-2023-1000128 NFC: nci: Bounds check struct nfc_target arrays
Missing bounds checks in the Linux Kernel NFC driver allow attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or system crashes.
- 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-2023-1000128?
GSD-2023-1000128 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NFC: nci: Bounds check struct nfc_target arrays
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 v5.15.83 by commit 908b2da426fe9c3ce74cf541ba40e7a4251db191, it was introduced in version v3.4 by commit 019c4fbaa790e2b3f11dab0c8b7d9896d77db3e5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000128?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000128?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000128 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-2023-1000128 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000128 in the wild and no public exploit code.