GSD-2023-1002396 net/usb: kalmia: Don't pass act_len in usb_bulk_msg error path
A bug in the Linux kernel Kalmia USB driver passes incorrect length data on error paths, potentially causing undefined behavior or crashes.
- 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-2023-1002396?
GSD-2023-1002396 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net/usb: kalmia: Don't pass act_len in usb_bulk_msg error 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 v5.4.232 by commit a753352622b4f3c0219e0e9c73114b2848ae6042, it was introduced in version v3.0 by commit d40261236e8e278cb1936cb5e934262971692b10. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002396?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002396?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002396 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002396 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002396 in the wild and no public exploit code.