GSD-2023-1001467 media: vidtv: Fix use-after-free in vidtv_bridge_dvb_init()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel vidtv driver allows local attackers with high privileges to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001467?
GSD-2023-1001467 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: 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 v5.10.163 by commit 0369af6fe33d4053899b121b32e91f870b2cf0ae, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit f90cf6079bf67988f8b1ad1ade70fc89d0080905. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001467?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001467?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001467 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-2023-1001467 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001467 in the wild and no public exploit code.