GSD-2023-1002167 usb: gadget: f_ncm: fix potential NULL ptr deref in ncm_bitrate()
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel USB NCM gadget driver can cause a denial of service.
- 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-2023-1002167?
GSD-2023-1002167 is a 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
usb: gadget: f_ncm: fix potential NULL ptr deref in ncm_bitrate()
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 v5.10.165 by commit e92c70059178da751e5af7de02384b7dfadb5ec7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002167?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002167?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002167 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002167 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002167 in the wild and no public exploit code.