GSD-2023-1001490 hfs: Fix OOB Write in hfs_asc2mac
An out-of-bounds write in the HFS filesystem driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- 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-2023-1001490?
GSD-2023-1001490 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
hfs: Fix OOB Write in hfs_asc2mac
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 cff9fefdfbf5744afbb6d70bff2b49ec2065d23d, it was introduced in version v2.6.14 by commit 328b9227865026268261a24a97a578907b280415. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001490?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001490?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001490 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-2023-1001490 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001490 in the wild and no public exploit code.