GSD-2023-1001043 nfc: pn533: Clear nfc_target before being used
An uninitialized memory issue in the Linux kernel NFC driver could allow local attackers to read sensitive kernel memory.
- 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-2023-1001043?
GSD-2023-1001043 is a 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
nfc: pn533: Clear nfc_target before being used
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 v5.15.86 by commit aae9c24ebd901f482e6c88b6f9e0c80dc5b536d6, it was introduced in version v3.13 by commit 673088fb42d0d6de500c4d3e22527611982dcce1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001043?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001043?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001043 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001043 in the wild and no public exploit code.