GSD-2023-1000271 NFC: nci: Bounds check struct nfc_target arrays
Missing bounds checks in Linux Kernel NFC driver allow memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or system crashes.
- 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-2023-1000271?
GSD-2023-1000271 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
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 v5.4.227 by commit 6778434706940b8fad7ef35f410d2b9929f256d2, it was introduced in version v3.4 by commit 019c4fbaa790e2b3f11dab0c8b7d9896d77db3e5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000271?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000271?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000271 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-2023-1000271 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000271 in the wild and no public exploit code.