GSD-2022-1000713 iwlwifi: mvm: check debugfs_dir ptr before use
A null pointer dereference in the iwlwifi driver can cause a system crash, requiring local access with high privileges to trigger.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1000713?
GSD-2022-1000713 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
iwlwifi: mvm: check debugfs_dir ptr before use
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 v5.16.13 by commit fe51975ff13831e794e1bcd0039b305dcad3d7ba, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 8c082a99edb997d7999eb7cdb648e47a2bf4a638. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000713?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000713?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000713 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000713 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000713 in the wild and no public exploit code.