GSD-2022-1000121 udf: Fix NULL ptr deref when converting from inline format

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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-2022-1000121?

GSD-2022-1000121 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 v4.19.228 by commit a23a59717f9f01a49394488f515550f9382fbada, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit 52ebea749aaed195245701a8f90a23d672c7a933. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000121?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000121?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000121 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000121 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000121 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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