GSD-2022-1000079 udf: Fix NULL ptr deref when converting from inline format
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel UDF filesystem allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000079?
GSD-2022-1000079 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
udf: Fix NULL ptr deref when converting from inline format
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 v4.9.300 by commit f24454e42b5a58267928b0de53b0dd9b43e4dd46, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit 52ebea749aaed195245701a8f90a23d672c7a933. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000079?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000079?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000079 in the wild and no public exploit code.