GSD-2021-1001818 audit: fix possible null-pointer dereference in audit_filter_rules
A null-pointer dereference in the Linux kernel audit subsystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001818?
GSD-2021-1001818 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Oct 2021.
Official description
audit: fix possible null-pointer dereference in audit_filter_rules
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 v5.4.156 by commit d6f451f1f60c58d73038c7c3177066f8f084e2a2, it was introduced in version v5.3 by commit bf361231c295d92a28ca283ea713f56e93e55796. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001818?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001818?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001818 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001818 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001818 in the wild and no public exploit code.