GSD-2022-1001344 fbdev: Fix unregistering of framebuffers without device
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel framebuffer subsystem can cause a system crash when unregistering framebuffers without devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001344?
GSD-2022-1001344 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
fbdev: Fix unregistering of framebuffers without device
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 v5.16.20 by commit de33df481545974ba47c46f05194e769e4307843, it was introduced in version v5.16.19 by commit 9565a3b5203a4d57acbc1d0e981c6df71864b4ab. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001344?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001344?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001344 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001344 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001344 in the wild and no public exploit code.