GSD-2023-1000401 usb: rndis_host: Secure rndis_query check against int overflow
An integer overflow in the Linux kernel RNDIS host driver can cause a denial of service when processing malicious USB queries.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000401?
GSD-2023-1000401 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
usb: rndis_host: Secure rndis_query check against int overflow
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 v6.0.19 by commit 39eadaf5611ddd064ad1c53da65c02d2b0fe22a4, it was introduced in version v2.6.22 by commit ddda08624013e8435e9f7cfc34a35bd7b3520b6d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000401?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000401?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000401 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000401 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000401 in the wild and no public exploit code.