GSD-2022-1000560 mtd: parsers: qcom: Fix kernel panic on skipped partition
A null pointer dereference in the Qualcomm MTD parser causes a kernel panic, leading to 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-2022-1000560?
GSD-2022-1000560 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mtd: parsers: qcom: Fix kernel panic on skipped partition
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 v5.16.11 by commit a2995fe23095ceda2dc382fbe057f5e164595548, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 803eb124e1a64e42888542c3444bfe6dac412c7f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000560?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000560?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000560 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000560 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000560 in the wild and no public exploit code.