Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in mtk_eth_soc
Summary
GSD-2022-1003727: net: ethernet: mtk_eth_soc: out of bounds read in mtk_hwlro_get_fdir_entry(). Affects Kernel versions >= 7aab747e5563ecbc9f3cb64ddea13fe7b9fee2bd, < 2bd1faedb74dc2a2be3972abcd4239b75a3e7b00. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mtk_eth_soc package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for MediaTek Ethernet controllers. It enables communication between the network interface and the operating system. The vulnerability in mtk_eth_soc allows for an out of bounds read in the mtk_hwlro_get_fdir_entry() function.
Vulnerability Detail
The out of bounds read vulnerability in mtk_eth_soc occurs when accessing the mtk_hwlro_get_fdir_entry() function. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to read data outside the bounds of the intended memory area. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It was introduced in version v4.9 of the Linux Kernel and fixed in version v5.4.198.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The out of bounds read vulnerability in mtk_eth_soc can potentially allow an attacker to read sensitive data from the affected system's memory. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.198 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven. However, it could potentially allow an attacker to read sensitive data from the affected system's memory.
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There is no known exploit for this vulnerability at the moment. However, it is important to apply the recommended fix to prevent any potential exploitation.
The recommended mitigation is to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.198 or later. This will address the vulnerability and ensure the system is protected.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2022-1003727 entry of the GSD Database maintained by the Cloud Security Alliance. The link to the entry is available in the references section.
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