GSD-2021-1002107 audit: fix possible null-pointer dereference in audit_filter_rules

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A null-pointer dereference in the Linux kernel audit subsystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.

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Attackable
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Fix
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What is GSD-2021-1002107?

GSD-2021-1002107 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 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 v5.14.15 by commit 4e9e46a700201b4c85081fd478c99c692a9aaa0d, it was introduced in version v5.3 by commit bf361231c295d92a28ca283ea713f56e93e55796. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002107?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002107?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002107 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1002107 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002107 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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