GSD-2022-1001612 rtc: pl031: fix rtc features null pointer dereference
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel RTC driver 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-2022-1001612?
GSD-2022-1001612 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
rtc: pl031: fix rtc features null pointer dereference
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 v5.16.19 by commit d274ce4a3dfd0b9a292667535578359b865765cb, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit d9b0dd54a1943f47a381a474f8ea2c94466110c0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001612?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001612?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001612 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001612 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001612 in the wild and no public exploit code.