GSD-2023-1001338 wifi: brcmfmac: Fix potential shift-out-of-bounds in brcmf_fw_alloc_request()
A potential shift-out-of-bounds error in the brcmfmac Wi-Fi driver could lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1001338?
GSD-2023-1001338 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
wifi: brcmfmac: Fix potential shift-out-of-bounds in brcmf_fw_alloc_request()
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 v5.10.163 by commit 87792567d9ed93fd336d2c3b8d7870f44e141e6d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001338?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001338?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001338 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001338 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001338 in the wild and no public exploit code.