GSD-2022-1001172 net: sparx5: switchdev: fix possible NULL pointer dereference
A NULL pointer dereference in the Sparx5 switchdev driver can cause a denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001172?
GSD-2022-1001172 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
net: sparx5: switchdev: fix possible NULL pointer dereference
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 v5.17.2 by commit e7e1fff76c4c57688dc7d53a3b6212182d5628d0, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 10615907e9b51c9ae92f3a6ecabd01c482f20f32. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001172?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001172?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001172 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001172 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001172 in the wild and no public exploit code.