GSD-2023-1002081 wifi: rndis_wlan: Prevent buffer overflow in rndis_query_oid
A buffer overflow in the rndis_wlan kernel driver allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service via crafted network packets.
- 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-2023-1002081?
GSD-2023-1002081 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
wifi: rndis_wlan: Prevent buffer overflow in rndis_query_oid
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 v5.15.91 by commit 8cbf932c5c40b0c20597fa623c308d5bde0848b5, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit 80f8c5b434f94926c6489d7350d58aecb53ab70f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002081?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002081?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002081 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-2023-1002081 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002081 in the wild and no public exploit code.