GSD-2023-1000766 media: vidtv: Fix use-after-free in vidtv_bridge_dvb_init()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel vidtv driver could allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a system crash.
- 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-2023-1000766?
GSD-2023-1000766 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.
Official description
media: vidtv: Fix use-after-free in vidtv_bridge_dvb_init()
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 06398ce69571a43a8a0dd0f1bfe35d221f726a6a, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit f90cf6079bf67988f8b1ad1ade70fc89d0080905. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000766?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000766?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000766 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-2023-1000766 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000766 in the wild and no public exploit code.