GSD-2023-1001887 ALSA: hda/via: Avoid potential array out-of-bound in add_secret_dac_path()
An out-of-bounds array access in the Linux kernel VIA HDA audio driver could allow local attackers to cause a crash or potentially execute code.
- 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-2023-1001887?
GSD-2023-1001887 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ALSA: hda/via: Avoid potential array out-of-bound in add_secret_dac_path()
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 v6.1.11 by commit f011360ad234a07cb6fbcc720fff646a93a9f0d6, it was introduced in version v3.1 by commit 30b4503378c976cf66201a1e81820519f6bd79ac. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001887?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001887?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001887 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-2023-1001887 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001887 in the wild and no public exploit code.