GSD-2022-1000999 gpio: Restrict usage of GPIO chip irq members before initialization
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel GPIO subsystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to fix.
- 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-2022-1000999?
GSD-2022-1000999 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
gpio: Restrict usage of GPIO chip irq members before initialization
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 v5.17.3 by commit f8dea54f74cae8c2e4d7b2952e8fed7743a85c87. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000999?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000999?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1000999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000999 in the wild and no public exploit code.