GSD-2023-1002287 net: nfc: Fix use-after-free in local_cleanup()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel NFC subsystem allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002287?
GSD-2023-1002287 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 v4.14.305 by commit b09ae26f08aaf2d85f96ea7f90ddd3387f62216f, it was introduced in version v3.9 by commit 3536da06db0baa675f32de608c0a4c0f5ef0e9ff. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002287?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002287?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002287 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-2023-1002287 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002287 in the wild and no public exploit code.