GSD-2022-1001179 clk: Fix clk_hw_get_clk() when dev is NULL
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel clock subsystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1001179?
GSD-2022-1001179 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
clk: Fix clk_hw_get_clk() when dev is NULL
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 23f89fe005b105f0dcc55034c13eb89f9b570fac, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit 30d6f8c15d2cd877c1f3d47d8a1064649ebe58e2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001179?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001179?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001179 in the wild and no public exploit code.