GSD-2022-1001024 jfs: prevent NULL deref in diFree
A NULL pointer dereference in the JFS filesystem code can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001024?
GSD-2022-1001024 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
jfs: prevent NULL deref in diFree
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 2e0e1de4f7a17e0886524c1d6701b8e2bf5a7363. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001024?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001024?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001024 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001024 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001024 in the wild and no public exploit code.