GSD-2023-1001564 wifi: ar5523: Fix use-after-free on ar5523_cmd() timed out
A use-after-free vulnerability in the ar5523 WiFi driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or cause a system crash.
- 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-2023-1001564?
GSD-2023-1001564 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
wifi: ar5523: Fix use-after-free on ar5523_cmd() timed out
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 v4.9.337 by commit c9ba3fbf6a488da6cad1d304c5234bd8d729eba3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001564?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001564?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001564 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-2023-1001564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001564 in the wild and no public exploit code.