GSD-2022-1001280 crypto: ccp - Ensure psp_ret is always init'd in __sev_platform_init_locked()
A missing initialization in the Linux Kernel CCP driver can lead to a null pointer dereference, potentially causing a system crash.
- 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-2022-1001280?
GSD-2022-1001280 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
crypto: ccp - Ensure psp_ret is always init'd in __sev_platform_init_locked()
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 590c08b061214268a1fe3b2def65969deac075f2, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit e423b9d75e779d921e6adf5ac3d0b59400d6ba7e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001280?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001280?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001280 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001280 in the wild and no public exploit code.