Out-of-bounds Access in RX Fixup in Kernel
Summary
GSD-2022-1000304: net: usb: ax88179_178a: Fix out-of-bounds accesses in RX fixup. Affects Kernel versions >= e2ca90c276e1fc410d7cd3c1a4eee245ec902a20, < 63f0cfb36c1f1964a59ce544156677601e2d8740. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The Kernel is a critical component of the Linux operating system that manages communication between hardware and software. It provides essential functions and services to enable the proper functioning of the system. The vulnerability in question affects the USB driver for the ax88179_178a network adapter. This driver allows the system to communicate with the network adapter and handle network traffic. The vulnerability specifically relates to out-of-bounds accesses in the RX fixup process, which can lead to potential security issues.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from out-of-bounds accesses in the RX fixup process of the ax88179_178a USB network adapter driver. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It is important to note that this vulnerability has been fixed in the Linux Kernel version v4.14.268 by commit 63f0cfb36c1f1964a59ce544156677601e2d8740. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.9 by commit e2ca90c276e1fc410d7cd3c1a4eee245ec902a20.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability in the ax88179_178a USB network adapter driver can lead to potential security issues due to out-of-bounds accesses in the RX fixup process. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.14.268 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for Kernel →
FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven. However, if exploited, it could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access or execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
You can check if your system is affected by this vulnerability by using the Vulert Playground at Vulert Scanner. Simply upload your manifest file, such as package-lock.json, and it will alert you in real-time if your application is affected.
Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in the Linux Kernel version v4.14.268 by commit 63f0cfb36c1f1964a59ce544156677601e2d8740.
If your system is affected, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.14.268 or later. Follow the official update process provided by your Linux distribution.
There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is essential to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for Kernel.
