GSD-2023-1002260 net: nfc: Fix use-after-free in local_cleanup()

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel NFC subsystem 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-2023-1002260?

GSD-2023-1002260 is an use after free 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

net: nfc: Fix use-after-free in local_cleanup()

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 v4.19.272 by commit 54f7be61584b8ec4c6df405f479495b9397bae4a, it was introduced in version v3.9 by commit 3536da06db0baa675f32de608c0a4c0f5ef0e9ff. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002260?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1002260?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002260 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-2023-1002260 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002260 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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