GSD-2022-1001086 Bluetooth: fix null ptr deref on hci_sync_conn_complete_evt

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A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel Bluetooth subsystem can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.

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-2022-1001086?

GSD-2022-1001086 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

Bluetooth: fix null ptr deref on hci_sync_conn_complete_evt

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 f61c23e73dc653b957781066abfa8105c3fa3f5b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001086?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001086?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001086 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001086 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001086 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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