GSD-2022-1001273 watch_queue: Fix NULL dereference in error cleanup
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel watch_queue error cleanup path can lead to a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001273?
GSD-2022-1001273 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
watch_queue: Fix NULL dereference in error cleanup
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 b6f5ad3e45d19f9c4ee3e8a2aff829f28d68591d, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit c73be61cede5882f9605a852414db559c0ebedfd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001273?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001273?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001273 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001273 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001273 in the wild and no public exploit code.