net: usb: aqc111: Fix out-of-bounds accesses in RX fixup
Summary
GSD-2022-1001652: net: usb: aqc111: Fix out-of-bounds accesses in RX fixup. Affects Kernel versions < b416898442f2b6aa9f1b2f2968ce07e3abaa05f7. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The net: usb: aqc111 package is a driver for the Aquantia AQtion USB to 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE/100MbE network adapters. It provides support for these adapters, allowing them to connect to a network and transfer data. The vulnerability in this package involves out-of-bounds accesses in the RX fixup function, which can lead to security issues and potential exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the net: usb: aqc111 package arises from out-of-bounds accesses in the RX fixup function. This can occur when processing received data packets, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate memory beyond the intended boundaries. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to various security risks, such as arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, or denial of service attacks. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. However, applying the recommended fix by updating the Linux Kernel to the latest version is the best approach to mitigate the vulnerability.
Conclusion
The net: usb: aqc111 package is vulnerable to out-of-bounds accesses in the RX fixup function. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.35 or later. This update includes the necessary fix to address the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The net: usb: aqc111 package is a driver for Aquantia AQtion USB to 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE/100MbE network adapters. It enables these adapters to connect to a network and transfer data.
The impact of this vulnerability can vary, but it could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, or denial of service attacks.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.35 or later, which includes the necessary patch.
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for this vulnerability. Updating the Linux Kernel is the recommended approach.
Yes, this vulnerability is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.35 by commit b416898442f2b6aa9f1b2f2968ce07e3abaa05f7.
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