GSD-2022-1001281 selftests/sgx: Fix NULL-pointer-dereference upon early test failure
A NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel SGX selftests can cause a denial of service upon early test failure.
- 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-2022-1001281?
GSD-2022-1001281 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
selftests/sgx: Fix NULL-pointer-dereference upon early test failure
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 bc72277b7541756d91c07afee6d768ec97777651, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 3200505d4de6436af799d7be743d9dc87450ee5a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001281?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001281?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001281 in the wild and no public exploit code.