GSD-2023-1000536 media: si470x: Fix use-after-free in si470x_int_in_callback()

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the si470x radio driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or crash the system.

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-2023-1000536?

GSD-2023-1000536 is an use after free 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

media: si470x: Fix use-after-free in si470x_int_in_callback()

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 v6.0.16 by commit 63648a7bd1a7599bcc2040a6d1792363ae4c2e1b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000536?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000536?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000536 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2023-1000536 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000536 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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