GSD-2023-1000857 usb: gadget: uvc: Prevent buffer overflow in setup handler
A buffer overflow in the Linux kernel USB gadget UVC setup handler allows 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-2023-1000857?
GSD-2023-1000857 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
usb: gadget: uvc: Prevent buffer overflow in setup handler
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 v6.0.15 by commit 7b1f773277a72f9756d47a41b94e43506cce1954, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit cdda479f15cd13fa50a913ca85129c0437cc7b91. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000857?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000857?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000857 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-2023-1000857 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000857 in the wild and no public exploit code.