GSD-2023-1001522 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-2023-1001522?
GSD-2023-1001522 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 v5.10.161 by commit c79538f32df12887f110dcd6b9c825b482905f24, 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-2023-1001522?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001522?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001522 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-2023-1001522 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001522 in the wild and no public exploit code.