GSD-2022-1000959 i2c: dev: check return value when calling dev_set_name()
A missing return value check in the Linux kernel i2c driver can lead to a null pointer dereference, causing a system crash.
- 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-2022-1000959?
GSD-2022-1000959 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
i2c: dev: check return value when calling dev_set_name()
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 v5.17.4 by commit c74d77a2d07744147d734138acd6ce9dba715e5d, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 1413ef638abae4ab5621901cf4d8ef08a4a48ba6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000959?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000959?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000959 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000959 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000959 in the wild and no public exploit code.