GSD-2023-1001577 nfc: pn533: Clear nfc_target before being used
An uninitialized memory issue in the Linux kernel NFC driver could allow local attackers to read sensitive kernel memory.
- 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-2023-1001577?
GSD-2023-1001577 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
nfc: pn533: Clear nfc_target before being used
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 9da4a0411f3455e3885831d0758bee3e3d565bbc, it was introduced in version v3.13 by commit 673088fb42d0d6de500c4d3e22527611982dcce1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001577?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001577?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001577 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001577 in the wild and no public exploit code.